a substance, such as chlorine, bromine, calcium hypochlorite or dichloroisocyanurate, that sanitizes pool and spa water, eliminating pathogens that can be harmful to swimmers.
Any substance that kills germs and bacteria, providing a sanitary water environment.
a chemical used to kill bacteria. Generic names: Bromine, Biguanide, and chlorine. Sequestering agent: chemical which bonds with metals so they can't cause staining or discoloration. See also: chelating agent.
Chemical or physical agents that reduce microorganism contamination levels present on inanimate environmental surfaces.
One of three groups of anti-microbials registered by the EPA for public heath uses. EPA considers an anti-microbial to be a sanitizer when it reduces but does not necessarily eliminate all the microorganisms on a treated surface.
An agent that reduces the number of bacteria to a safe level, but does not completely eliminate them, as judged by public health requirements. Usually in foodservice areas.
a chemical compound designed to kill microorganisms
a chemical that reduces the number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, to safe levels
an agent that reduces, but may not eliminate, microbial numbers to a safe level
an agent that reduces microbial populations to safe levels as judged by health officials
a substance that significantly reduces the bacterial population in the inanimate environment, but does not destroy or eliminate all bacteria or other microorganisms
A compound such as bromine ( Soft Guard)or chlorine ( SoftChlor) used to kill microorganisms in spa water.
A chemical agent used to eliminate unwanted bacteria and contaminants from water.
A product that reduces the level of microorganisms present by significant numbers or to acceptable levels established by federal or provincial health authorities.
An antimicrobial intended to reduce the number of living bacteria or viable virus particles on inanimate surfaces, in water, or in air.
An antimicrobial agent intended for application to inanimate objects or surfaces for the purpose of reducing microbial count to safe levels. The sanitizer shall be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
An agent which yields a significant reduction in the level of harmful bacteria. Legal labeling requirements for sanitizers are not as stringent as those for disinfectants.
A chemical agent used to remove unwanted contaminants.
One of the three groups of anti-microbials registered by EPA for public health uses. EPA considers an antimicrobial to be a sanitizer when it reduces but does not necessarily eliminate all the microorganisms on a treated surface. To be a registered sanitizer, the test results for a product must show a reduction of at least 99.9% in the number of each test microorganism over the parallel control.
A chemical used to kill bacteria. Usual generic names are bromine, biguanide and chlorine. Calcium, lithium, and sodium hypochlorite are some options.
Sanitizers are added and maintained at recommended residuals to protect bathers against pathogenic organisms which can cause disease and infection in spa water.
A specialized chemical designed to keep swimming pool water clean and free of debris. Chlorine is a common example of a sanitizer.
An agent that results in the reduction of bacterial numbers to accepted public health limits by sanitizing. Sanitizers are applied in the cleaning operations of inanimate objects.
A general term for a substance used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria and algae and oxidize organic contaminants. Also known as Chlorinators.