Description

A biocide is a chemical substance or microorganism intended to kill, deter, or control harmful organisms through chemical or biological means. These harmful organisms can include bacteria, fungi, viruses, algae, insects, and other pests. Used on non-living surfaces to kill microbes (e.g., bleach, alcohols) Biocide Use Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) Disinfecting surfaces and water Isothiazolinones Industrial water systems and paints Glutaraldehyde Oilfield biocide, hospital disinfection Chlorine dioxide Water disinfection, pulp bleaching Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) Surface disinfection