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Comparative effects of ammonia and related compounds on poliovirus

Journal Article · · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6432129
The abilities of ammonia and related compounds to inactivate poliovirus were compared. Compounds virucidal at pH 9.5 had the following order of activities: ethylamine > propylamine, dimethylamine, methylamine > ammonia > 2-methoxyethylamine.
Research Organization:
Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM
OSTI ID:
6432129
Journal Information:
Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 36:1; ISSN AEMID
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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