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(Solved): How does the presence of organic matter affect the efficacy of a disinfectant? It does not affect t ...
How does the presence of organic matter affect the efficacy of a disinfectant? It does not affect the efficacy of a disinfectant. Chemicals in the organic matter inactivate the chemicals in the disinfectant. Chemicals in the disinfectant bind to organic matter. It is easier for disinfectants to work when organic matter is present.
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Ans). Factors affecting the efficacy of disinfectant ( antimicrobial) are temperature, pH , impurities in water ( organic or inorganic). Here we will focus on the organic matter only. Organic mat