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Antiseptic

Antiseptic

(Science: pharmacology, microbiology) a substance that inhibits the growth and development of microorganisms without necessarily killing them.

Compare: disinfectant and germicide.


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Discussion of Cocamidopropyl betaine

... surfactant which most often does not irritate skin or mucous membranes. That said, some studies indicate it is an allergen.[2][3][4] It also has antiseptic properties, making it suitable for personal sanitary products. It is compatible with other cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactants. Cocamidopropyl ...

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by vikasm
Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:15 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Discussion of Cocamidopropyl betaine
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Views: 98

Re: How to be "good at the bench"

... added later to the autoclaved material) (page 160) MINIMIZING CONTAMINATION 1. Minimize junk around the working area 2. Wipe down the bench with antiseptic or cleaning agent before use 3. Bottles and tubes you are going to use should be sterile. 4. Set up the area to minimize hand movements 5. ...

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by jangajarn
Sat May 23, 2009 7:15 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to be "good at the bench"
Replies: 3
Views: 1447

Yeast fermentation with different carbohydrates

is it really wise to add ginger and lemon to a yeast mixture? Pretty sure ginger has some antiseptic properties.

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by mith
Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:53 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Yeast fermentation with different carbohydrates
Replies: 15
Views: 16102

What is the difference between an antibiotic and antiseptic?

Give an example of each and describe how each is used may be related to it's potency.

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by Ineedhelponbio
Tue May 13, 2008 12:42 am
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: What is the difference between an antibiotic and antiseptic?
Replies: 2
Views: 1548

E.Coli growth

Savlon is a brand name. Worse the active agent is not the same in the different formulas. And they are not antibiotics but antiseptic. But I do not really understand your experiment. If I read what you did, you doused paper disks with the anticrobial and put them in the middle of petri ...

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by canalon
Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:18 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: E.Coli growth
Replies: 4
Views: 1183
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