An inorganic biocide using a novel presentation of silver

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 151-165

  Corbett, R J ^a  

^a Gothic House   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

antimicrobial activity; preservation; silver chloride; titanium dioxide; toxicology

Indexed keywords

ALLOY; COSMETIC; PRESERVATIVE; SILVER DERIVATIVE;

ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY; ANTIFUNGAL ACTIVITY; ARTICLE; DOSE RESPONSE; DRUG STABILITY; SUSTAINED RELEASE PREPARATION;

EID: 0029852642     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.1996.tb00144.x     Document Type: Article

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