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    Disinfection

    Classification of disinfectants.
    1. Natural - air and sunlight prevent the growth of micro organisms. The UV rays
    present in sunlight also have disinfecting action
    2. Physical – dry heat, ,moist heat and radiation sterilization
    3. Chemical- solids, liquids and gaseous

    Types of chemical Disinfectants


    Disinfectants include the following:
    (a) phenolic compounds,
    (b) halogens,
    (c) alcohols,
    (d) aldehydes,
    (e) gases,
    (f) surface active agents,
    (g) oxidizing agents,
    (h) dyes,
    (i) heavy metals, and
    (j) acids and alkalis.

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