What is active biocidal substance?
The biocidal active substances are mostly chemical compounds, but can also be microorganisms (e.g. bacteria). Biocidal products contain one or more biocidal active substances and may contain other non-active co-formulants that ensure the effectiveness as well as the desired pH, viscosity, colour, odour, etc.
Are antibiotics biocides?
Biocide: an active chemical molecule to control the growth of or kill bacteria in a biocidal product. Antibiotic: an active substance of synthetic or natural origin which is used to eradicate bacterial infections in humans or animals.
What is Micro biocidal?
A microbiocide is any biocidal compound or substance with the purpose of reducing the infectivity of microbes, such as viruses or bacteria. The application of a microbiocide is usually a secondary step following cleaning, or in some cases a supplementary factor in conjunction with the chemical/physical cleaning.
What is the difference between biocides and antibiotics?
Are biocides pesticides?
Biocidal products are all pesticides that are not plant protection products. The biocidal products that act in a chemically or biologically way fall in the scope of the biocidal legislation. It can for example be disinfectants, a mosquito repellent, wood preservatives, rodenticides or antifouling paint for boats.
What kind of biocide is sodium hypochlorite?
Sodium hypochlorite is commonly used as a biocide in industrial applications to control slime and bacteria formation in water systems used at power plants, pulp and paper mills, etc., in solutions typically of 10–15% by weight.
What are the different types of biocidal products?
Based on their intended use, biocidal products are subdivided into four main groups in accordance with Annex V of Biocidal Product Regulation (EU) No 528/2012: disinfectants, preservatives, pest control and other biocidal products.
What are the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPRS)?
Products authorised under Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. BPR active substance lists for GB and NI Active substances under the Biocidal Products Regulations (BPRs) for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
What are the active Biocidal substances in disinfectants?
Common active biocidal substances in disinfectants are isopropanol, n-propanol, ethanol and quaternary (from Latin quaternarius = of four each) ammonium compounds. Disinfectants must always be used in accordance with the information in the instruction manual.
Does Copr apply to biocidal products?
Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR) may apply to some types of biocidal products. More guidance Export or import a biocide Treated articles Report a concern or exposure Using, storage and disposal Fees for applications Contact us