Fundamentals Of Microbiology 10th Edition by Jeffrey Pommerville

Exercise 21

Compare the uses for chlorine and iodine chemical agents.
b. Explain why bisphenols are preferred as disinfectants and antiseptics.
c. Evaluate the use of heavy metals as antiseptics and disinfectants.
d. Why is 70% ethanol preferable to 95% ethanol as an antiseptic
e. How do soaps differ from quats as chemical agents of control
f. Judge the advantages and disadvantages of using hydrogen peroxide as an antiseptic.
g. Summarize the uses for aldehydes, ethylene oxide, and chloride dioxide for sterilization.