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The Effectiveness of Benzalkonium Chloride as an Active Compound on Selected Foodborne Pathogens Biofilm

open access: yesHygiene, 2022
Benzalkonium chloride (BAC) is a chlorine-based chemical compound with proven antimicrobial properties against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, depending on the length of the alkyl chain. It can be used as a biocide, as a cationic surfactant, and as a phase transfer agent.
Bruno Kovač   +3 more
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Volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the usage of benzalkonium chloride and other disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium compounds

open access: yesEnvironmental Science: Atmospheres, 2023
Commonly used disinfectants based on quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) can emit a variety of VOCs during application with some of the VOCs derived from the QACs and their synthetic process.
Leif G. Jahn   +7 more
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Resistance of Pseudomonas to Quaternary Ammonium Compounds. I. Growth in Benzalkonium Chloride Solution [PDF]

open access: yesApplied Microbiology, 1969
Resistant cells of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and a waterborne Pseudomonas sp. (strain Z-R) were able to multiply in nitrogen-free minimal salts solution containing various concentrations of commercially prepared, ammonium acetate-buffered benzalkonium chloride (CBC), a potent antimicrobial agent.
F W, Adair, S G, Geftic, J, Gelzer
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Benzalkonium chloride induced corrosive balanoposthitis in a man requiring clean intermittent catheterization

open access: yesIJU Case Reports, 2021
Introduction Men who require intermittent catheterization may be susceptible to balanoposthitis. Benzalkonium chloride is commonly used to disinfect reusable catheters, but the concentration of this solution is critical.
Yo Satoji   +4 more
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Synthesis and Correlation of Aggregation and Antimicrobial Properties of Homochiral Quaternary Ammonium Bromides Derived from Camphoric Acid

open access: yesEuropean Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021
A group of homochiral quaternary ammonium salts bearing hydrophobic camphoric acid-derived moiety was synthesized and characterized. The aggregation properties of the prepared compounds were evaluated by surface tension measurements, and the critical ...
Mikláš R.   +2 more
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Evaluation of a novel porous antimicrobial media for industrial and HVAC water biocontrol

open access: yesWater Science and Technology, 2023
A novel treatment method, consisting of pea-gravel with a marine coating supplemented with alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride (ADBAC or benzalkonium chloride), has been examined for its antimicrobial performance and coating stability in aqueous ...
William James Blanford   +1 more
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Effect of Sodium Hypochlorite Irrigation with and Without Surfactant on Maximum Operative Torque and Vertical Force of Nickel-Titanium Endodontic Instruments

open access: yesActa Stomatologica Croatica, 2022
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of root canal irrigation on maximum operative torque and vertical force of Wave One Gold Primary (WOG), Reciproc Blue R25 (RB) and Protaper Next X2 (PTN) endodontic rotary instruments during simulated ...
Eda Ezgi Aslantaş   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distinct expression profiles of regulatory RNAs in the response to biocides in Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecium

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
The aim of the study was to characterize the antimicrobial activity of clinically-relevant biocides (chlorhexidine digluconate, benzalkonium chloride, PVP-iodine and triclosan) and to determine the sRNA expression profiles under biocide exposure in two ...
Loren Dejoies   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Dry Eye Disease among Patients with Glaucoma using Topical Antiglaucoma Medications: A Cross-sectional Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital of Eastern India [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a common, chronic, multifactorial disorder of the tear film and ocular surface that significantly affects quality of life and treatment adherence in patients with glaucoma.
A Ardra   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic Subtyping, Biofilm-Forming Ability and Biocide Susceptibility of Listeria monocytogenes Strains Isolated from a Ready-to-Eat Food Industry

open access: yesAntibiotics, 2020
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen of special concern for ready-to-eat food producers. The control of its presence is a critical step in which food-grade sanitizers play an essential role. L.
Joana Catarina Andrade   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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