What Is A Biocide?

A biocide is a chemical treatment that is formulated to effectively stop the growth of microbial. Uncontrolled growth in microbial populations could cause a
myriad of health risks as well as biofilm formation, chemical breakdown and heat
transfer losses. limitation of flow, and under-deposit corrosion.

It is therefore critical that the right biocidal treatment process is in place and regularly checked out in order to make sure that microbial populations
in a variety of water systems such as drinking water as well as down water
services process waters, closed circuits as well as recreational water systems
and open cooling systems are kept under control.

Controlling the growth of microbes can be achieved by making sure that the systems are clean at the beginning of each day and every time it is
necessary.

Biocide is a variety of types.

There are two kinds of biocides, oxidising and non-oxidising. Bromine, chlorine dioxide, and hydrogen peroxide are all examples of biocides that
oxidize. Bronopol as well as THPS are examples of non-oxidising
biocides.

There are a variety of things to consider when choosing the IRO Biocide, whether it's a biological flush, maintenance dose, or shock dose biocide. They include contact time
temperature, pH, and temperature compatibility. Additionally, the effectiveness
against the microbes present in the system. Technical assistance can assist you
in selecting the best biocide.
  

Biocide that oxidizes

Oxidising biocides are generally employed at lower levels than non-oxidising ones and their usage is generally more cost-effective.

Ultralox 40'", a proprietary active chloride solution, is among our most important chemicals. It kills water-borne bacteria quickly and disintegrates
biofilms which contain pathogens. It is extremely effective against sessile and
planktonic microorganisms in very low amounts which makes it perfect for water
hygiene and pipework treatment applications, where it rapidly eliminates
Legionella. Pseudomonas and other microbes.

Chlorine dioxide

The excellent broad-spectrum oxidising biocide chlorine dioxide is a versatile range of uses. It can be employed for disinfection and sanitisation as
well as water treatment. It has more than 2.5 times the oxidising capacity of
chlorine and has a lower contact time. Chlorine dioxide is efficient in alkaline
conditions (pH <10) whereas biocide such as sodium hypochlorite lose activity
quickly as the pH rises and are not suitable for use at pH >8. One of the
major benefits of chlorine dioxide is that, unlike many other biocides it can
destroy biofilm

The majority of chlorine dioxide doesn't react with water treatment chemicals and nitrogen compounds, such as ammonia or naturally occurring organic materials
like organic acids. Chlorine dioxide is widely approved for a variety of
applications, including the treatment of potablewater hospitals, water systems
for hospital use and food processing sanitation.