Industrial Biocides: Selection and Application (Royal Society of Chemistry Special Publication)

Numerous applications for biocides have been found in fields as diverse as ethical pharmaceuticals and cat litter products. The aim of this book is two-fold: to provide a comprehensive guide to the use of biocides across a range of applications; and to aid in the selection of a biocide that is "fit for purpose". It covers a cross-section of traditional measures, novel ideas and innovative developments, as well as addressing the biocides market, the political outlook and future trends of biocide use. With contributions by acknowledged experts in the field, Industrial Biocides is a unique title that will be welcomed by many in industry, including industrial and water chemists, microbiologists, and plant and environment managers. This product is not available separately, it is only sold as part of a set. There are 750 products in the set and these are all sold as one entity. Numerous applications for biocides have been found in fields as diverse as ethical pharmaceuticals and cat litter products. The aim of this book is two-fold: to provide a comprehensive guide to the use of biocides across a range of applications; and to aid in the selection of a biocide that is "fit for purpose". It covers a cross-section of traditional measures, novel ideas and innovative developments, as well as addressing the biocides market, the political outlook and future trends of biocide use. With contributions by acknowledged experts in the field, Industrial Biocides is a unique title that will be welcomed by many in industry, including industrial and water chemists, microbiologists, and plant and environment managers A proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market was adopted on 16 February 1998, numbered 98/8/EC and published in the Official Journal on 24 April 1998 (reference L 123 pp 1-62). Provides a comprehensive guide to the use of biocides across a range of applications, and aids in the selection of a biocide that is fit for purpose. Addresses the biocides market, the political outlook and future trends of biocide use.