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
