surfactant
A substance which lowers the surface tension of the medium in which it is dissolved, and/or the interfacial tension with other phases, and, accordingly, is positively adsorbed at the liquid/vapour and/or at other interfaces.
detergent
A surfactant (or a mixture containing one or more surfactants) having cleaning properties in dilute solutions.
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antibacterial agent
A substance (or active part thereof) that kills or slows the growth of bacteria.
disinfectant
An antimicrobial agent that is applied to non-living objects to destroy harmful microorganisms or to inhibit their activity.
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detergent
A surfactant (or a mixture containing one or more surfactants) having cleaning properties in dilute solutions.
antiseptic drug
A substance used locally on humans and other animals to destroy harmful microorganisms or to inhibit their activity (cf. disinfectants, which destroy microorganisms found on non-living objects, and antibiotics, which can be transported through the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria within the body).
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ADBAC
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ChEBI
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Alkyl dimethylbenzyl ammonium chloride
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ChemIDplus
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Alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride
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ChemIDplus
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Alkyldimethyl(phenylmethyl)quaternary ammonium chlorides
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ChemIDplus
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Alkyldimethylbenzylammonium chloride
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ChemIDplus
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Benzalkonium chloride
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KEGG COMPOUND
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benzalkonium chlorides
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ChEBI
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