Biocide

Definition
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Term for chemicals and microorganisms used for pest control.

Definition from the Biocides Act 2000: Biocidal products are active substances and preparations containing one or more active substances in the form in which they reach the user and which are intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, prevent damage by chemical or biological means or to combat harmful organisms by other means.
Eimsatz in the air conditioning technology in the water cycle against the spread of microorganisms.
Among other things, biocides are also contained in paints for exterior coatings (prevention of pest infestation of painted surfaces) and in some textiles, and are also used as so-called pot preservatives in cosmetics and shampoos to prevent microbial decomposition of the products.
Benzisothiazolinone, thiurams and chloromethylisothiazolones are example substances for biocides.
Biocides should not be confused with plant protection products.

Derived from "bios" (Greek: = life) and "caedere" (Latin: = to kill).

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