Specialty Biocides

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-026299",
  "term": "Specialty Biocides",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "In this report, estimates are provided for end uses as follows: swimming pools, spas and industrial water treatment (excludes chlorine/hypochlorites which are reported separately); disinfectants and sanitizers (including industrial/institutional applications and household cleaning products); and other specialty biocides (including biocides for adhesives and sealants, leather, synthetic latex polymers, metal working fluids, paints and coatings, petroleum products, plastics and textiles). These are categories of end usage which are covered by FIFRA. There are other end uses of specialty biocides which are regulated under FFDCA and are not covered in this report. (such as hospital/medical antiseptics, food/feed preservatives and for cosmetics/toiletries).",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Pesticides Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/specialty-biocides/"
}