or algaecides: These are microbial control products used for reducing or preventing the growth of algae.

or bottom paint: This is a specialized coating applied to the hull of a ship or boat to slow the growth of subaquatic organisms that attach to the hull and can affect a vessel's performance and durability.

This is another name for microbial control products, often used interchangeably with biocides.

Bacteria constitute a large domain of prokaryotic microorganisms. Typically a few micrometers in length, bacteria have a number of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods and spirals. Bacteria were among the first life forms to appear on earth and are present in most of its habitats. (See also microorganisms below.)

Biocides are chemicals or agents capable of killing or inactivating microorganisms. This term is often used interchangeably with biocides or antimicrobials.

or biological fouling: Biofouling is the accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae or animals on wetted surfaces. Such accumulation is referred to as epibiosis when the host surface is another organism and the relationship is not parasitic. For more information please see Wikipedia

Cefic is the European Chemicals Industry Council, based in Brussels, Belgium. Please see Cefic webpage.

This is the process of adding chlorine (Cl2

Disinfectants are microbial control agents that are applied to non-living objects to destroy microorganisms living on them. For more detailed information, please refer to the Wikipedia article on disinfectant

Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. Please see Microbial Control helped fight the spread of Ebola