In this article we will discuss about the two important parameters for determining the effectiveness of antimicrobial chemical agents i.e. Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimal Lethal Concentration (MLC). Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) is the lowest concentration of a chemical agent or drug that inhibits growth of a particular microorganism to the extent that there […]
Measuring Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Chemical Agents
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9 Important Antimicrobial Chemical Agents
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List of nine important antimicrobial agents:- 1. Phenol and Phenol Derivatives 2. Alcohols 3. Halogens 4. Heavy Metal and their Compounds 5. Aldehydes 6. Gaseous Agents 7. Dyes 8. Detergents 9. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. Antimicrobial Chemical Agent # 1. Phenol and Phenol Derivatives: Phenol is obtained by distillation of coal-tar. It is credited to be […]