Biocide DST794

Biocide (microbicide) DST794 is one of the common agents in the paper industry, chlorine. Chlorine compounds such as chlorine dioxide and hypochlorites are effective in controlling microbial growth on paper surfaces. These biocide agents act by disrupting the cell wall and membrane of microorganisms, which leads to their destruction. Chlorine-based biocides are popular due to their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties, affordability, and availability.

Another important biocide agent used in the paper industry is quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs).

These compounds contain nitrogen atoms with a positive charge that can bind to the cell membrane of microorganisms with a negative charge and cause cell lysis and death.

QACs are preferred due to their low toxicity and stability, but against certain types of microorganisms compared to

Chlorine-based biocides are less effective.

In addition to chlorine and QACs, other biocide agents used in the paper industry include organic acids such as sorbic acid and

Benzoic and inorganic biocides are like silver nanoparticles.

Organic acids act by disrupting metabolic processes in microorganisms, while silver nanoparticles

They release silver, which is toxic to a wide range of microorganisms.