UFC 3-240-13FN
25 May 2005
Table 4-6. Guidelines for Oxidizing Microbiocide Effectiveness
Bacteria Types
Slime Forming
Microbiocide
Comments
Iron
Corrosive
Spore
Non-spore
Depositing
Formers
Formers
Dangerous to handle; corrosive to metal; available
Chlorine
P
E
E
N
P
F
as dry, gas, or liquid; less effective higher pH
(> 7.5)
Can be produced from bromides; very effective at
Bromine
F
E
E
N
P
F
pH 6.0-10.0; very effective with ammonia; less
volatile than chlorine
Very volatile; can attack wood, PVC, copper, and
Ozone
E
E
E
F
G
P
gaskets
Must be produced onsite; very volatile; not sensitive
Chlorine dioxide
G
E
E
N
P
F
to pH; does not react with ammonia and many
organics
Peroxide
G
G
G
F
P
F
Does not add TDS; degrades to water
E = Excellent
G = Good
F = Fair
P = Poor
N = Not effective
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