A biocide is a chemical solution designed to stop the growth of microbial. Uncontrolled microbial growth can cause a range of issues, such as the risk of illness as well as chemical breakdown, biofilm formation, heat transfer losses, restriction in flow, and under-deposit corrosion.
It is essential that the correct biocidal treatment regimen is followed and regular checks are carried out to ensure that microbial populace in a range of systems , including drinking water, down water services, closed circuits, process waters, recreational waters and open cooling systems are kept under control.
The prevention of microbial growth is usually achieved by ensuring systems are clean upon starting up and as often as needed, preventing contamination of the system and administering with the biocide chemical continuously or by a schedule of shock doses.
Different types of biocide
There are two types of biocides: oxidising and non-oxidising. Oxidising biocides include; chlorine, chlorine dioxide, bromine, hydrogen peroxide, and ozone. Non-oxidising biocides are: bronopol, quaternary ammonium compound, THPS, DBNPA and Gluteraldehyde.
There are a variety of things to consider when choosing the IRO Biocide, whether it's a biocidal flush, maintenance dose or shock dose biocide. They include contact time, temperature, pH and compatability. Also, effectiveness against the microbes present in the system. The technical department can assist you in selecting the right biocide.
Biocide that oxidizes
Biocides that oxidize can be used at lower concentrations than non-oxidising ones and their usage is generally more economical.
Ultralox 40'", A proprietary active chloride solution, is one of our main chemicals. It kills water-borne bacteria quickly and disintegrates biofilms that harbor pathogens. It is highly effective against sessile and planktonic microorganisms with very low concentrations which makes it perfect for use in water hygiene and pipework treatment applications that eliminate Legionella. Pseudomonas and various microbes.
Chlorine dioxide
Chlorine dioxide is an outstanding broad-spectrum oxidising chemical that is efficient at low concentrations and is employed in a variety of applications like sanitation, disinfection and water treatment. Chlorine dioxide is 2.5x more effective than chlorine when it comes to oxidizing and has a shorter contact time. The pH 10 range is where chlorine dioxide performs effectively. Biocide, such as sodium hypochlorite that lose their activity rapidly as pH increases and are not suitable for use in pH greater than 8. The major benefit of chloride dioxide is its capacity to remove biofilm, which is unlike other biocides.
Chlorine dioxide does not generally react with other chemicals for water treatment or nitrogen compounds, such as ammonia as well as 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.