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Problems in the Selection, Testing, and Formulation of Antibacterials to be Used as Textile Additives

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Developments in Industrial Microbiology

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A great deal of confusion seems to exist regarding the use of antibacterials as textile additives for sanitary finishes. A variety of compounds have been proposed for such finishes, among which are representatives of some of the major groups of antibacterial chemical agents (1957).

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Chapin, J.C. (1960). Problems in the Selection, Testing, and Formulation of Antibacterials to be Used as Textile Additives. In: Developments in Industrial Microbiology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-5073-4_9

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