CONTENTS 



CHAPTER XIV. 



Disinfection and Sterilization (Continued). 



Chemical Agents 142 



Elements 142 



Oxygen 142 



Chlorine '. 143 



Compounds 144 



Calcium Oxide 144 



Chloride of Lime 144 



Sodium Hypochlorite 144 



Bichloride of Mercury 144 



Organic Compounds 145 



Carbohc Acid or Phenol 145 



Cresols 145 



Alcohol 146 



Soap 146 



Formaldehyde 146 



Anilin Dyes 148 



CHAPTER XV. 



Disinfection and Sterilization (Continued). 



Choice of Agent 149 



Standardization of Disinfectants — "Phenol Coefficient" . . . 150 

 Practical Sterilization and Disinfection 151 



PART III. 



THE STUDY OF BACTERIA. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



Culture Media. 



Meat Broth (Bouillon) 159 



Standardization to a definite H-Ion Concentration 161 



Titration and Standardization 169 



Colorimetric Method of Standardization 171 



Preparation of Standard Colors 171 



