Microorganisms can cause numerous problems in aqueous systems, including slime deposits, microbiologically-induced corrosion, unpleasant odors, and hazardous gases.  Likewise, microorganisms can cause the raw materials used to produce a product to spoil as well as negatively impact the stability and safety of a finished product.  Hercules offers a variety of broad-spectrum, water-dispersible products that effectively control microbiological growth in industrial processes, prevent additive spoilage, and provide long-term preservation of consumer and industrial products.

Products

Bactericides
Fungicides
Mold Inhibitors
Preservatives

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Productivity, Quality, and Safety Improvements

Productivity	Benefits
Control/reduce microbiological growth in aqueous systems	Improved productivity and efficiency Reduced corrosion of equipment Reduced odors and complaints
Quality	Benefits
Inhibit microbiological growth in raw materials/additives	Reduced waste/scrap/recycle Enhanced product stability
Inhibit microbiological growth in/on finished product	Extended shelf life Reduced product failure
Safety	Benefits
Control microorganisms that produce dangerous gases (e.g., hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide, and methane)	Improved worker/workplace safety due to elimination of dangerous gases
Control/reduce microbiological-induced corrosion of equipment	Improved worker/workplace safety due to improved equipment reliability
Inhibit microbiological growth in/on finished product	Improved customer safety due to extended shelf life/reduced product failure

Trademarks

Hercules' biocide products are sold under the trademark Spectrum®.