What Are
Antimicrobials?

These powerful substances help prevent the growth and spread of microbes like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Antimicrobials help keep our families safe and healthy by reducing the spread of disease, helping to ensure safe water supplies, and contributing to the preservation of important materials.

Where Are Antimicrobials Used?

Every day, tiny superheroes known as antimicrobials help kill or prevent the growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. These good chemistries touch many aspects of our daily lives, often without us even realizing it.

Household Cleaners and Disinfectants

Public Spaces

Public Spaces

textiles

Textiles and Fabrics

Water Disinfection and Purification

Wood-based Products

Disinfectants in Public Places Campaign

The Center for Biocide Chemistries has created infographics to help raise awareness about disinfectants used in public places.

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Apartments and Hotels

Gyms

Hospital and Healthcare

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Offices

Public Transportation

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Schools

The Benefits of Antimicrobials in Our Daily Lives

How Do Antimicrobials Help?

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Antimicrobials play a key role in preventing the spread of disease

Antimicrobials help disinfect, sterilize, or sanitize the surfaces you may contact

Antimicrobials help keep your drinking water safe

Material preservatives help products last longer, reducing unnecessary waste.

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Antimicrobials in Public Health
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Antimicrobials Around the House
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How Safe Are Antimicrobials?
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Disinfectants in Public Places - Gyms
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Disinfectants In Public Places/Spaces – Offices

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