GERMICIDES

Agricultural Uses

Germicides are substances that kill or prevent the growth of micro-organisms, particularly bacteria and fungi. They are used to prevent sepsis from contaminating body surfaces and surgical instruments. Some of them are also used as disinfectants. The commonly used germicides include iodine, chlorine, hypochlorous acid, ethanol, potassium permanganate, etc. Heat, ultraviolet light and ionizing radiation have also been used as germicides.