The importance of neutralization in the evaluation of triclosan-containingproducts

Authors
McDonnell, G Klein, D Haines, K Pretzer, D
Citation
G. Mcdonnell et al., The importance of neutralization in the evaluation of triclosan-containingproducts, J IND MIC B, 21(4-5), 1998, pp. 184-186
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
13675435 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
4-5
Year of publication
1998
Pages
184 - 186
Database
ISI
SICI code
1367-5435(199810/11)21:4-5<184:TIONIT>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
A variety of bactericidal tests are available for evaluating the antimicrob ial activity of products. An often overlooked variable in these types of st udies is adequate neutralization. Triclosan is a widely used antimicrobial agent and has been shown to be difficult to neutralize. Incomplete neutrali zation may overestimate the efficacy of triclosan-containing products.