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Handbook of Disinfectants and Antiseptics

by Joseph M. Ascenzi

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Publisher Comments:

This work details current medical uses of antiseptics and disinfectants, particularly in the control of hospital-acquired infections. It presents methods for evaluating products to obtain regulatory approval, and examines chemical, physical and microbiological properties as well as the toxicology of the most widely-used commercial chemicals. Formulations that have broad applications for both medical equipment disinfection and antisepsis are also discussed.

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Emphasizing their use in controlling hospital-acquired infections, details the current medical applications of antiseptics and disinfectants; and their chemical, physical, microbiological, and toxicological properties. For developers and manufactures of such products, also presents methods for evaluating them to obtain regulatory approval. Demonstrates how to test the potency of germicides; disinfectants based on chlorine, iodine, and glutaraldehyde; various alcohols; and hydrogen peroxide. Also discusses such topics as disinfectants for dentistry and contact lenses, and using neutralizers in antimicrobial efficacy studies.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780824795245
Other:
Ascenzi, Joseph M.
Publisher:
CRC Press
Author:
Ascenzi, Ascenzi M.
Author:
Ascenzi, Joseph Ed.
Author:
Ascenzi, Joseph Ed.
Author:
Ascenzi, Joseph M.
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
Chemistry - General
Subject:
Epidemiology
Subject:
Infectious Diseases
Subject:
Disinfection and disinfectants
Subject:
Antiseptic medication.
Subject:
Disinfectants.
Subject:
Antiseptic medication -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
9430
Publication Date:
January 1996
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
9.16x6.24x.83 in. 1.27 lbs.
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