A number of antimicrobial compounds commonly used in cooling water, paper making, and oil field systems were evaluated for their ability to control both sessile and planktonic sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). While all the biocides tested are known to be effective against common planktonic general aerobic bacteria (GAB), most were unable to control either planktonic or sessile SRB. In addition, the effect of low levels of sulfide, a SRB by-product, on biocide efficacy was examined.

Subject
Test methods, Water, Bacterial growth, Bottles, Isothiazolone, Formaldehyde, Biofilms, Efficacy, Glutaraldehyde, Sulfides, Biocides, Risk reduction, Microorganisms
Keywords:
ADBAC, biocide, biofilm, DBNPA, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, isothiazolone, MBT, planktonic, polyquat
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1992
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