Showing papers by "Sean P. Gorman published in 1979"
TL;DR: In this article, the magnesium salt of sulphated lauryl alcohol was shown to potentiate and stabilize the biocidal activity of acid glutaraldehyde, and the effect of operating temperature and storage temperature on sporicidal activity was also examined.
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TL;DR: Increased bactericidal activity was observed on addition of inorganic cations to both acid and alkaline glutaraldehyde solutions and Mg2+ ion in particular potentiated activity and this was attributed to cell surface effects due to osmotic forces.
Abstract: Increased bactericidal activity was observed on addition of inorganic cations to both acid and alkaline glutaraldehyde solutions. Mg2+ ion in particular potentiated activity and this was attributed to cell surface effects due to osmotic forces resulting in greater uptake of disinfectant, reduction in cell volume and interference with enzyme activity associated with the cell wall.
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