Biocides in Synthetic Materials : 2nd International Conference 28-29 September 2010, Berlin, Germany : [conference proceedings] /

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Meeting name:Biocides in Synthetic Materials International Conference (2nd : 2010 : Berlin, Germany), issuing body.
Imprint:Berlin : Smithers Rapra Technology Limited, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (190 pages) : illustrations, portraits
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11382716
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Other authors / contributors:Smithers.
ISBN:9781847356574
1847356575
9781847355546
1847355544
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 8, 2013).
Summary:In recent years, greater awareness of the dangers of bacterial growth and food-borne pathogens, global concerns over hospital acquired infections and conditions such as the so-called ""sick building syndrome"" have boosted the consumption of biocides on a global scale.Nowadays consumer demand dictates that biocides are regularly used in materials such as plastics, textiles and surface coatings to prevent microbial deterioration, enhance function and provide hygienic effects. However, regulatory pressure has also become a driving factor for the overall specialty biocides market in Europe. Produ.
Other form:Print version: Biocides in Synthetic Materials International Conference (2nd : 2010 : Berlin, Germany), issuing body. Biocides in Synthetic Materials. 1847355544 9781847355546