“Growing Use of Biocides in Hygiene and Sanitization Products”
- The demand for biocides in surface disinfectants, hand sanitizers, personal care, and household cleaning products has surged post-COVID-19 due to heightened public health awareness
- Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents in consumer and industrial formulations to meet stringent hygiene standards
- Innovation in formaldehyde-free, eco-friendly biocide formulations is gaining traction to align with regulatory guidelines and consumer preference for non-toxic ingredients
- For instance, in May 2024, LANXESS launched a new line of sustainable isothiazolinone-based biocides for use in home care and industrial cleaning applications
- This trend is expected to reinforce the role of biocides as critical components in maintaining public health and product longevity, especially in the FMCG and institutional cleaning sectors
