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alcohol, iodine, hydrogine poroxide
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What are common antiseptics for skin cleaning?
Commonly used antiseptics for skin cleaning include benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophine, iodine compounds, mercury compounds, alcohol, and hydrogen peroxide.
What are antiseptics?
antiseptics method is one in which germs are stopped from getting into the body
What are antiseptics method?
antiseptics method is one in which germs are stopped from getting into the body
How does the enzymes in bacteria react to antiseptics?
The enzymes in the body are probably get destroyed by the antiseptics. Antiseptics are usually poisons for humans also and they ruthlessly kill the bacteria.
Is merbromine the same thing as mercury?
Merbromin is found in some antiseptics. A common brand name is Mercurochrome. Mercury-containing compounds like this have not been legally sold in the United States since 1998.
What do antiseptics and disenfectants do?
When used for cleaning or hygiene, antiseptics and disinfectants kill or neutralize viruses, bacteria and sometimes fungi.
Will antiseptics kill virus?
yes
What are antiseptics made up of?
Stuff
How do antiseptics work?
Antiseptics, such as alcohol, don't actually kill bacteria but usually prevent them from growing/reproducing. They change the environment and reduce the "food" supply. Other antiseptics can destroy bacteria by attacking their cell membrane.
What did j. Lister invent?
He invented antiseptics.
What has the author Marguerite Wayman written?
Marguerite Wayman has written: 'Effect of certain antiseptics upon the activity of amylases ..' -- subject(s): Antiseptics, Enzymes
How do antiseptics kill bacteria?
antiseptics target the bacteria and alter the PHof their enviroment toa more basic or acidic level in which they cant live or grow in
