TARGET TEST TREAT RESOURCES ABOUT CAREERS CONTACT Preservative Biocide APR 24, 2019 | WORDS OF WISDOM There is growing awareness in completions for the requirement of long-term protection or extended coverage biocides. A “preservative biocide” is often recommended but not fully understood. Think of what preserving means; to maintain something in its existing state. That means adding a preservative biocide to an existing microbial population may not do much in the way of killing them, but likely does really well at preventing further growth. That’s why preservative biocides function best when used with a fast-acting biocide. One knocks them down, the other keeps them down. Now, don’t mistake what biocides fit into that “preservative” category. There is a middle ground of reactivity and persistency. A chemistry like bronopol is a balanced biocide neither fitting into fast acting or preservative criteria, that still provides kill and control. Make sure you are looking at these parameters for your application and what combination or chemistry would work best for the conditions and environment its being applied in. – Virginia Wornstaff, Chief Technology Officer RECENT POSTS Treating Water Storage During Idle Times Why is microbial testing important and beneficial within oil and gas? Corrosion failure microbial testing Source water evaluation for upcoming frac It’s better to be safe than sorry, right? CATEGORIES Case Studies (13) New Products (1) News Blog (27) Organization (1) Success Stories (4) Technical Information (2) Words of Wisdom (24) ARCHIVES April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 September 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 November 2018 August 2018 April 2018 October 2017 August 2017 January 2017 June 2016 April 2016 March 2016 November 2015 July 2011 Calgary #6, 820 28 Street NE Calgary, AB T2A 6R3 +1 403-291-1658 Houston 16223 Park Row, Suite 190 Houston, TX 77084 +1 281-497-2692 TARGET TEST TREAT RESOURCES ABOUT CONTACT Recent Articles Treating Water Storage During Idle Times Biocides vs Washing Dishes Caution Bear in the Area More Articles © OSP Microcheck 2021 | Privacy Policy We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All