Fogging With Peracetic Acid in Schools and Kindergartens [PDF]
Disinfection is a key element in controlling infections. Fogging, also known as fumigation, is one of the most effective chemical disinfection methods. Peracetic acid (PAA) is a powerful oxidant with bactericidal and fungicidal properties. The aim of this study is to determine the type of bacteria and fungi present in educational institutions and ...
Ewelina Kruszewska +6 more
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Effect of oxidative treatment on the secondary structure of decoloured bloodmeal [PDF]
Bloodmeal can be decoloured using peracetic acid resulting in a material with a pale-yellow colour which only needs sodium dodecyl sulphate, water and triethylene glycol to extrude into a semi-transparent bioplastic.
Bier, James Michael +3 more
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Possibility of environmentally-safe casing soil disinfection for control of cobwebdisease of button mushroom [PDF]
The soil-borne pathogen Cladobotryum dendroides causes cobweb disease of button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) and its significant yield losses. Casing soil disinfection by toxic formaldehyde is a widespread practice.
Ivana Potočnik +6 more
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Surface disinfection challenges for Candida auris: an in-vitro study [PDF]
The emerging pathogenic multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris is an important source of healthcare-associated infections and of growing global clinical concern.
Akinbobola, A. +9 more
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Primary and secondary oxidative stress in Bacillus [PDF]
Coping with oxidative stress originating from oxidizing compounds or reactive oxygen species (ROS), associated with the exposure to agents that cause environmental stresses, is one of the prerequisites for an aerobic lifestyle of Bacillus spp. such as B.
Abee, T., Mols, J.M.
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Sporicidal Effect of Peracetic Acid Vapor [PDF]
The sporicidal activity of peracetic acid (PAA) vapor at 20, 40, 60, and 80% relative humidity (RH) and 25 C was determined on Bacillus subtilis var. niger spores on paper and glass surfaces. Appreciable activity occurred within 10 min of exposure to 1 mg of PAA per liter and 40% or higher RH.
D M, Portner, R K, Hoffman
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Two-Step Bleaching of Jute Yarn and Fabric Using Hydrogen Peroxide and Peracetic Acid
Bleaching of jute has become essential for making white glossy fabric or base material for coloration intended for value added and diversified products.
S. N. Chattopadhyay +4 more
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Obtaining of Peracetic Cellulose from Oat Straw for Paper Manufacturing [PDF]
Background. Development of technology for obtaining peracetic pulp from oat straw and its use in the production of one of the paper mass types. Objective.
Tetyana V. Zelenchuk +2 more
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Effect of peracetic acid on orthodontic elastics: an in vitro experiment
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the elasticity of orthodontic elastics after disinfection and sterilization with 0.2% peracetic acid. Materials and methods: In this in vitro pilot study, Morelli® and American Orthodontics™ elastic bands in gray and ...
Simone Pippi Antoniazzi +4 more
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Validation of peracetic acid as a sporicide for sterilization of working surfaces in biological safety cabinets [PDF]
Objectives: This study aimed to validate the use of peracetic acid as sporicide agent to decontaminate the workingsurface of a laminar flow biological safety cabinet (BSC), as an alternative to glutaraldehyde, including the selection ofthe disinfecting ...
Sandra Regina B.R. Sella +2 more
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