ZENECA BIOCIDES

The use is discussed of Vanquish biocides from Zeneca Biocides. They are antimicrobials developed specifically for the plastics industiy, and have a broad spectmm of activity in a wide range of polymers, including PVC, polyurethanes, polyolefins and silicones. Features and properties of the products are described, and their application in silicone, polyurethane and PVC products is examined. 

Union Carbide, Danbury, CT, USA Aqualon, Wilmington, DE, USA Kronos, Houston, TX, USA ECC International, Atlanta, GA, USA Pfizer, Easton, USA i i Zeneca Biocides, Wilmington, DE, USA US Silica, Ottawa, IL, USA Leghigh Portland Cement Co, Allentown, PA, USA Rheox, Hightstown, NJ, USA... 

Biocides may be used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. A preferred biocide is Proxel GXL from Zeneca Specialties at a final concentration of 0.0001-0.5% (20). Proxel GXL is a solution of l,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one in dipropylene glycol and water. 

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