[Antibacterial effects of 70 percent denatured ethyl alcohol on hospital bacteria strains]

Data relating to a study of the activity of 70 percent methylated spirits on some bacterial strains isolated in a hospital environment are reported. It was found that the spirit had very little effect over times of 30'' or less, a good bactericidal power for time of 1', and an excellent bactericidal power for times of more than 1'.