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What is 40% formalin is used to sterilize? and explain in detail?
40% formalin is used for the preservation of cadavers to prevent the putrefaction and also prevent the growth of bacteria. it destroys all microbes and its spores Ref Ananthanarayan & paniker's Textbook of Microbiology 9th edition pg no:34