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1
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Phenols

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Denature and coagulate cellular proteins, dissolve lipids, and/or oxidize surfaces with the end result of killing/reducing microbes

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Triclosan

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Chlorinated phenol that inhibits FA synthesis, is non- irritating but the long term effects are yet unknown
- present in antibacterial soaps

3
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Alcohols

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Dissolve lipids, denature proteins, and are non toxic and non irritating
- lack true sterility and can be inactivated by organic matter

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Heavy Metals

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Bind to cellular proteins inactivating enzymes

5
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Selenium

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Antifungal properties

6
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Zinc

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used in mouthwashes

7
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Silver

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Used in burn ointments

8
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Halogens

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Denature proteins

9
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Chlorine:

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Kills microbes but is unstable in the environment and inactivated by organic matter

10
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Iodine

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Less toxic than chlorine and more stable

11
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Chlorhexidine

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Disrupts membranes and denatures proteins, but has a low toxicity and is used to coat medical devices

12
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Quats

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detergents made of 4 organic groups bound to a nitrogen atom, with low toxicity

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Alkalating Agents

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Denature proteins and NA, used to sterilize things with prolonged exposure

14
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Glutaraldehyde

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Alkalating agent that works well in the presence of organic materials

15
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Ethylene/Propylene Oxide

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Alkalating agent - highly toxic gas used to access hard to reach places