microbicida
Microbicida is a substance or formulation that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. The term covers a broad range of products designed to reduce microbial burden in various settings. Microbicides can be applied to inanimate surfaces (disinfectants), to living tissue or skin (antiseptics), or be formulated for mucosal surfaces to prevent infection. Some products function as sanitizers by lowering microbial counts to accepted standards rather than achieving sterile conditions.
Mechanisms of action vary and include disruption of cell membranes, denaturation of proteins, oxidation of cellular
Typical examples include alcohols and chlorine-based compounds as disinfectants, iodines and chlorhexidine as antiseptics, and phenolics,
Applications span healthcare facilities, water treatment, food processing, personal care products, and consumer hygiene. Safety considerations
Research continues to improve efficacy, safety, and user practicality, with ongoing development of broad-spectrum formulations and