A biocide is a type of chemical or microorganism that can deter, render harmless or exert a controlling effect on harmful organisms by chemical or biological means. They are industrially important as disinfectants, oxidizing agents and preservatives. APPLICATION Medicine Agriculture Forestry Industry Anti-fouling agents & disinfectants Consumer products - e.g. building materials, cosmetics, household cleaning products, furniture, textiles, and wallpaper, cosmetics, cleaning products Food production Water treatment Container disinfection in transport
