A biocide is a chemical solution that is formulated to effectively manage microbial growth. Uncontrolled growth in microbial populations can cause a range of the risk of illness and biofilms, chemical breakdown, heat transfer losses, limitation of flow, and under-deposit corrosion.

It is essential that the right biocidal treatment method is employed and that periodic checks are done to ensure that there are no microbial colonies in any of the systems that include drinking water, downwater services processes water services, closed circuits, and recreational waters.

Controlling microbial growth is possible by making sure systems are clean upon startup and as often as is needed.

Types of biocide

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

There are many factors to consider when selecting the biocide chemical, whether it is a biocidal flush, maintenance dose or shock dose biocide. This includes contact time, temperature, pH and compatibility. Additionally, the effectiveness against the presence of microbes. Technical assistance can assist you in selecting the appropriate biocide.

Oxidising biocide

The majority of oxidizing biocides are able to be utilized in less concentrations than non an oxidizing biocides. This is why they are more affordable.

Ultralox 40'", a proprietary active chloride solution is one of our main chemicals. It eliminates water-borne microorganisms quickly and disintegrates biofilms that contain pathogens. Ultralox 40'" is highly effective against planktonic as well as sessile microorganisms. It can be used for water hygiene purposes and pipework treatment to swiftly get rid of Legionella. Pseudomonas and other microbes.

Chlorine dioxide

The excellent broad-spectrum oxidising biocide chlorine dioxide is a versatile range of uses. It is employed for disinfection and sanitisation and water treatment. Chlorine dioxide is 2.5x more effective than chlorine in oxidizing and has a much shorter time to contact. The pH 10 pH range is the pH range where chlorine dioxide functions well. Biocide such as sodium hypochlorite, that are able to lose their effectiveness rapidly when pH rises is not advised to be used at pH levels higher than 8. One of the main advantages of using chlorine dioxide is that unlike many other biocides it is able to destroy biofilm

Most of the chlorine dioxide doesn't react with water treatment chemicals or nitrogen compounds like ammonia, or natural organic materials like organic acids. Numerous applications using chlorine dioxide are approved, such as potable water treatment, hospital water systems, and food processing sanitation.

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