There are a lot of great lessons to be learned regarding the use of biocides in solving problems that are related to water treatment.

When I first began my career in water chemistry 20 years ago, it was not unusual for customers to not be aware about the consequences of poor microbial care on water loops. Poor heat exchange, corrosions and rapidly aging equipment were all due to ignorance. of the best way to combat the growth of bacterial. Clicking here: biocide chemical for more information.

There was also the issue of legionella spreading in water loops, which created problems with public hygiene in cooling towers. In the aftermath, regulations, laws, and best practices have been introduced the usage of biocides in any situation with immediate results: hygiene control reducing the risk of legionella-related outbreaks, but also causing technical issues (improved heat transfer, less corrosion and fouling due bacteria growth).

Growing hygiene awareness has been a key driver in developing biocides for water industries. They have provided significant benefits to public health but has also led to safety issues.

There aren't any biocide compounds that are harmful. The Biocidal Products Directive (EU 528/2012, BPR) is designed to improve the functioning and protect the biocidal market in Europe (ECHA, Understanding BPR).

But the BPR isn't a rule that prohibits or restricts the use of hazardous products. Utilizing more biocide can increase the risks for professionals.

It is a simple matter that I want to draw everyone's attention.

The danger of chemical substance that can cause skin irritations caused by chemical substances or lung damage, as well as possibly , in the long run, cancers, may increase in the course of production and distribution. The professionals that are the most susceptible to exposure may not be the well trained chemical professionals, but the mechanical and electrical technicians for whom the exposure to chemicals is usually not the major risk they face every day.

As I said in my previous blog post, the utilization of biocides has to be sustainable and fair. It is time to start thinking about the biocide strategy, the molecules that are in use along with dosages and other important is the facilities and equipments that deliver the product to end-user point. Are they safe? Are they easy to maintain?

There isn't one size fits all solution which can resolve all problems. However, small steps and the best practices can improve safety for everyone.