AVECIA PROTECTION

CEFIC has estimated that more than 60% of the 2,000 biocidal active ingredients and of the 20,000 formulated biocidal products containing them currently marketed in the EU may eventually be withdrawn as a result of the implementation of the Biocidal Products Directive. Avecia believes the BPD is likely to restrict new product development and increase the costs of notifying and listing active substances, meaning that research on new actives will be difficult to justify. Avecia Protection Hygiene develops and produces antimicrobials for more than 25 applications in industrial preservation, disinfection, plastics, textiles and personal care, and it continues to develop new products. 

Storage Stable under normal storage conditions maintain pH above 4 protect from frost if frozen, thaw and stir well before use Proxel DL [Avecia]... 

A survey sponsored by Avecia and carried out in the USA ascertained the general public s opinion of antimicrobials in plastics products. It showed support for their use in public spaces (hospitals, restaurants, hotels, aircraft) and in products associated with babies and yoimg children, but there was less enthusiasm about the need to protect products used in private homes. Respondents were willing to pay a small premium (up to 10%) over the price of improtected articles, but not a large one. 

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