Biocides as disinfectant in food and feed areas (PT4)

Biocidal product type number 4 (PT4) refers to products used for the disinfection of equipment, containers, consumption utensils, surfaces or pipework associated with the production, transport, storage or consumption of food or feed (including drinking water) for humans and animals.

BASF is listed in the ‘European Biocidal Products Regulation (EU/528/2012)’ in Article 95 Active Suppliers List for each of the active substances as described below. BTC’s product portfolio comprises the biocides product range from BASF and is therefore compliant with the EU regulation. The products are authorized for the market. The use of the biocides is classified by the product type (PT). Biocides defined as an active substance are single ingredients, which have an activity against or on a harmful organism. An active substance must be further formulated by the customer before entering the market.

Protectol® GA (Glutaraldehyde) is a highly effective antimicrobial agent. It is active against a broad range of microorganisms and is used in a wide variety of application areas, such as

• surface and instrument disinfection,
• microbiological control of industrial processes (e.g. water treatment, odour control/chemical toilet sanitation).

Protectol® GL is used in formulations of disinfectants for

• hard surfaces,
• animal husbandry,
• sanitizers usually in combination with other active ingredients.

Protectol® FM types are cost effective biocides with a broad spectrum of activity (including against some viruses). The products are effective at relatively low concentration and they are formaldehyde free. They are mainly used in

• veterinary and hard surface disinfection.

Formulations are critical to performance and they are often combined with other active ingredients.

Protectol® PE is used in combination with other active ingredients for the formulation of

• disinfectants and disinfectant cleaners for hard surfaces and surgical instruments.
• It is also commonly used in metal working fluids (MWF) to protect the diluted fluid from microbial spoilage during usage.

Protectol® NP S shows a superior bactericidal activity in comparison to ethanol or isopropanol which are also used for disinfection purposes. Protectol® NP S is used as

• stand alone biocidal active in disinfectants for skin and hand epically for applications in hospital settings.

Tinosan® HP is highly effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria. It is recommended for

• bleach-free disinfectants in household and I&I settings with long-lasting antibacterial effects.