Antimicrobial: Agent that kills microbial growth. See "disinfectant," "sanitizer," and "sterilizer." Asbestos: A naturally-occurring mineral fiber that can cause cancer.
Sanitizer: An antimicrobial agent intended for application to inanimate objects or surfaces for the purpose of reducing microbial count to safe levels. The sanitizer shall be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Sterilizer One of three groups of antimicrobials registered by the EPA for public health uses. The EPA considers an antimicrobial to be a sterilizer when it destroys or eliminates all forms of bacteria, viruses, and fungi and their spores.
EPA considers an antimicrobial to be a sterilizer when it destroys or eliminates all forms of bacteria, viruses, and fungi and their spores.
See also: List, Fungi, Hazardous waste, Reduce, Hazard
 
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