Zastosowanie sterinolu do mycia i jalowienia zabytkowych ksiazek i grafik

Sterinol (manufactured in Poland) could find applicaton for disinfection of old paper objects. It belongs to the group of quarternary ammonium salts, but is harmless to human beings and objects. It is used in hospitals as a detergent and antiseptic in a 10% solution in water. Laboratory tests on Sterinol's effectiveness for different kinds of microflora and in different conditions are presented in tables. The results proved promising. Some practical hints are included.