Bronopol is used as a microbiocide/microbiostat in oil field systems,
air washer systems, air conditioning/humidifying systems, cooling water
systems, paper mills, absorbent clays, metal working fluids, printing inks,
paints, and adhesives.
Formulated into cat litter.
Uses
Industrial uses include bactericides, slimicides and preservatives.
Used in household products like dishwashing liquids and laundry products.
Benefits
• Fairly stable to hydrolysis in aqueous media under normal conditions
• Has various commercial and industrial applications
Usage Rate
Use in concentrations of up to 0.1% (w/v).
Strengths
Has wide-spectrum antimicrobial properties.
Caution
Bronopol, 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1, or 3-propanediol, is an active ingredient that acts as an antibiotic preservative in shampoos, cosmetics, toiletries, household products, and topical pharmaceutical formulations. It is an organic compound with wide-spectrum antimicrobial properties and has high activity against gram-negative bacteria like pseudomonas aeruginosa and other pseudomonads.
The agent is broadly used as an antibacterial for a variety of industrial purposes, and for domestic, it is mostly available for purchase as pet animal litter.