The benefits of rapid microbiological testing of finished products using ATP bioluminescence

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 63-67

  Morris, H C ^a  

^a Celsis Ltd   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

ATP bioluminescence; Microbiological quality assurance; Personal care products

Indexed keywords

ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE;

BACTERIUM COLONY; BACTERIUM DETECTION; BIOLUMINESCENCE; COLONY FORMING UNIT; CONFERENCE PAPER; NONHUMAN; PERSONAL HYGIENE; QUALITY CONTROL;

EID: 0031982543     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1998.171736.x     Document Type: Conference Paper

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