Industrial Biocides (Critical Reports on Applied Chemistry)

An introduction to the use of biocides, with emphasis on their use in controlling microbial growth in industrial applications. Outlines common problems, and explains how they may solved by the use of a variety of biocides. Presents new information on liquid crystals; the use of peroxygens and biguanides in a variety of industrial operations; the synergism that can occur when two or more biocides are used together; and resistance to, and testing of, biocides.