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3 factors that should be considered 1. Type and extent of contamination
when choosing a biocide 2. Limitations
3. Hazards
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6 limitations of all antimicrobial 1. Concentration
biocides 2. Temperature
3. pH
4. Inactivated by organic matter
5. Contact time
6. Dwell Time
three types of antimicrobial biocides 1. Disinfectants
2. Sanitizers
3. Sterilants
Product is referred to as a "bound Antimicrobial Agent
product"
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types of antimicrobial agents 1. Bacteriostat
2. Fungistat
Biocide A chemical or physical agent that is designed to kill
or inactivate one or more group of microorganisms
Antimicrobial An agent that is incorporated or applied to a
product or surface to inhibit microbial growth
Sanitizer A biocide that significantly reduces the number of
vegetative environmental bacteria of public health
importance
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