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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.

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Where Are They 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.

Hospitals and Healthcare Settings

Textiles and Fabrics

Household Cleaners and Disinfectants

Wood-based Products

Water Disinfection and Purification

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How Do Antimicrobials Help?

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Antimicrobials play a key role in preventing the spread of disease

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

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Antimicrobials help keep your drinking water safe

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Material preservatives help products last longer, reducing unnecessary waste.

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    Antimicrobial Material Preservative Applications Across Personal Care Products
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    Antimicrobial Material Preservative Applications Across Fabrics and Textiles
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    Antimicrobial Material Preservative Applications Across Paints and Coatings
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    Antimicrobial Material Preservative Applications Across Wood-Based Products
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    Hand Sanitizing Wipes vs. Disinfecting Wipes: How do you spot the difference?
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    A few words about disinfectants and what's on the product label

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