The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

By Andrei Victorov

November 11, 2022
This Conference will Educate you on Disinfection and Sterilization Innovations That Prevent Infection

This Conference will Educate you on Disinfection and Sterilization Innovations That Prevent Infection The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will be hosting a virtual conference on November 10th and 11th, 2022 consisting of educational seminars about the surrounding areas of cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization. These lectures will investigate the challenges, emerging […]

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How To Make 70% Ethanol From 100% Ethanol (200 Proof)

August 3, 2022
How To Make 70% Ethanol From 100% Ethanol (200 Proof)

Discover how easy it is to make your own 70% ethanol from 100% ethanol (200 proof) in this guide. You can buy 70% ethanol (140 proof ethyl alcohol) solutions online from Lab Alley or make your own. 70% ethanol solutions are used in homes for cleaning and in schools for disinfecting. In labs, 70% ethanol is used for herbal tinctures, histology, sterilization, DNA and RNA extraction.

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Using Antimicrobials to Control Foodborne Pathogens on Food Products

By Andrei Victorov

January 27, 2022

Hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid may be used to control foodborne pathogens on food products. Various studies involving both chemicals at varying concentrations have been conducted to document the effectivity in controlling foodborne pathogens on food products. With many antimicrobials in the market, there is still lots to be discovered in effective antimicrobial sterilization processes.

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