microbial prevention

[Dr Engelbert Buxbaum]

Jayakumar, R wrote:


> Almost all laboratories have an incubator with water on the bottom. I am
> wondering what chemicals are better suited to prevent growth of
> bacteria, yeast, fungi, etc in it without damaging cells. Thanks!

Virkon is good for that purpose, non-corrosive, almost odourless and not
particularly toxic to humans. But it kills bacteria, yeasts and viruses.