Maximum efficiency of water treatment programs requires precise control of chemical concentrations. Detecting low levels of non-oxidizing biocides can be difficult in the field and is further complicated by water turnover and, in some cases, the natural degradation of the chemical. At the same time, ever-increasing concerns about effluent toxicity make it desirable to have this capability. An antibody-based immunoassay has recently been developed for the industrial biocide 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) which provides for the first time a sensitive and selective field-friendly method of analysis.

Subject
Water, Degradation, Reaction products, Toxicity, Additives, Tubes, Aqueous environments, Corrosion detection, Color, Biocides, Chemical reactions, Water treatment facilities, Samples
Keywords:
2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide, DBNPA, immunoassay, antibody
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1997
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