Chemical Disinfectants and Biocides Quiz

Liquid chemical sterilants completely kill all microorganisms, including spores, while intermediate level disinfection only destroys all vegetative bacteria, most viruses, and most fungi.

Antisepsis is the destruction or inhibition of microorganisms on living tissues, while antiseptics are agents used for this purpose, applied to skin and mucous membranes.

The purpose of using preservatives is to prevent microbial spoilage of products and to minimize the risk of causing infection to the consumer during the use of the product.

<p>In the public health context, sanitizers refer to agents that reduce the number of bacterial contaminants to a safe level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Properties of the chemical agent, intended application, and environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chemical agents that have the ability to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reduce microorganisms to a level acceptable for a defined purpose, such as a level which is not harmful to health nor to the quality of goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bactericidal action to destroy the bacterial population and make the environment free from the ability to cause infection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High level disinfection: destruction of all microorganisms but not necessarily all bacterial spores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The increase in concerns about bacterial and other pathogenic threats, and the increase in awareness about hygiene at home or work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical, healthcare, livestock, environment, coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, food &amp; beverage manufacturing, and cosmetics.</p> Signup and view all the answers