A biocide is a chemical substance, mixture or micro-organism intended to control any harmful organism in a way that is not purely physical or mechanical.
Biocidal products are used to protect people and animals, preserve property, stop pests such as insects or rodents and control viruses, bacteria and fungi by chemical or biological action. Common examples are disinfectants, wood preservatives and insect repellents.
Typically, a biocidal product will be a mixture of chemicals and will include the ‘active substance’. The active substance has the controlling effect on the pest.
100% active substance without other components
articles impregnated with the active substance, such as disinfectant wipes
bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms
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Hygiene3D