How are biocides harmful to humans?
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How are biocides harmful to humans?
Biocides are divided into 22 product types (table 1) and are used in everyday life in households and at work (e.g. food industry, agriculture, healthcare). They can have toxic, carcinogen, endocrine disrupting properties, and may have adverse effects on human health and the environment.
Are biocides safe?
Biocides pose a particular risk to pregnant women, unborn life, small children, or people with serious chronic illness. Health hazards caused by disinfectants or other dangerous biocides include effects on skin, eyes, respiratory system, nervous system, and other organs.
What happens if you mix hydrogen peroxide and water?
Hydrogen peroxide reacts very fast. It will than disintegrate into hydrogen and water, without the formation of byproducts. This increases the amount of oxygen in water….Disinfectants Hydrogen peroxide.
| Oxidiser | Oxidation potential |
|---|---|
| chlorine dioxide | 1,5 |
| chlorine | 1,4 |
What is Biocidal Products Regulation?
Understanding BPR The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, which are used to protect humans, animals, materials or articles against harmful organisms like pests or bacteria, by the action of the active substances contained in the biocidal product.
When does the Biocidal Products Directive come into force?
It repeals the Biocidal Products Directive (Directive 98/8/EC) and comes into force on 1 Sept 2013. The regulation not only impacts manufacturers and importers of biocidal products, but also affects article producers who use biocidal products to treat their products.
What is the biocidal property of treated article?
a claim that the treated article has biocidal properties is made. it is required in the conditions of the approval of the active substance contained in the biocidal product used to treat the article.
What is an example of biocidal?
Biocidal products are those designed to control harmful or unwanted organisms such as bacteria, pests, and viruses through the action of the active substance. Examples of biocidal products include disinfectants, alcohol hand washes or sanitisers, and insect repellents.
