The reversal of the inhibitory action of antiseptics by substances showing a specific affinity for the inhibiting agent has been reported for many compounds, the most striking effect probably being the reversal of the action of mercurials by H2S, glutathione, sodium thioglycolate, etc. Valko and DuBois (1944) have reported that the germicidal action of cationic detergents against both gram-posi...