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Both glyoxal and β-ethoxy-α-ketobutyraldehyde (Kethoxal) were more potent virucidal agents than β-propiolactone (BPL). Glyoxal was less lytic for human erythrocytes than was Kethoxal or BPL. None of the chemicals showed significant toxicity for plasma proteins as measured by electrophoresis. These experiments indicate that glyoxal may be of potential value in the sterilization of human blood and plasma.
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