what is bronopol used in
â¢ Bronopol is used as a biocide and preservative in process fluids, paper mills, personal-care products, metal-working fluids (not used for metalworking in EU countries), fuel/oil storage tanks, and water-based paints, inks, and adhesives. 2,3 For further details, see Product Uses.ee Health Information. â¢ Environmental releases â Small quantities of bronopol may be released into the environment if products or treated water that contain the material are discarded. In the event of a spill, the focus is on containing the spill to prevent contamination of soil, surface water, or groundwater.