Components for Antimicrobial Formulations

Solvents, surfactants, chelants and polymers can play an important role in creating effective antimicrobial formulations. The removal of soils from surfaces is often the first step in this process.

Dow surfactants, solvents, chelants, and polymers can be used in antimicrobial formulations where there is no food contact. Applications may include bathroom cleaners, hard surface cleaners, cleaning wipes, etc. In addition, all food use inert ingredients noted above are also permitted for nonfood use applications where there is no food contact. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water, rinse is required.

*Commodity inerts
EPA has developed a list of inert ingredients it has designated as commodity inert ingredients. Registrants and applicants completing the Confidential Statement of Formula (CSF) Form (EPA Form 8570-4) will no longer need to list the commodity inert ingredient suppliers. 

To learn more, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/commodity-inert-ingredients

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