“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
Frequently Asked Questions
Growing use of biocides in hygiene and sanitization products, is emerging as a pivotal trend driving the global biocides market.
The major factors driving the growth of the biocides market are rising demand from the water treatment industry.
The primary challenges include stringent regulatory compliance and environmental concerns.
The halogen compounds segment is expected to dominate the biocides market, due to high efficacy of halogen-based biocides (especially chlorine and bromine) against a wide spectrum of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
