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Microorganism Controlling by Alkylating Agents -

Formaldehyde is most common. This compound is a gas at high temperature but a solid para formaldehyde at room temperature.

Formalin is prepared by suspending 40g of this solid in water. This is used in anatomical specimens.

It is also used in inactivation of viruses in vaccine preparations and in production of toxoids from toxins.