Disinfectant Use Expected Benefits Hazard or Concern

Calcium Hypochloride Sanitizer and disinfectant in Effective at low concentrations with Worker safety, toxic residues,
Bioguard Master hatchery germicidal activity environmental concerns, corrosive
Chloryte
Induclor
Chloramine T Disinfects Hatchery Tanks, Effective at low concentrations with Slightly toxic
(sulphonamide) water, eggs germicidal activity
Chlorion
Chlorine Gas Disinfect water Effective at low concentrations with Extremely toxic and dangerous to use,
germicidal activity worker safety, toxic residues, environmental
concerns, corrosive
Sodium Hypochloride Sanitizer and disinfectant in Effective at low concentrations with Worker safety, toxic residues, environmental
Clorox hatchery, water germicidal activity concerns, corrosive
HTH
Aquaguard
Azone
Bacticide
TCCA (Tri-chloro Disinfect eggs Effective at low concentrations with Worker safety, toxic residues, environmental
cyanuric acid) germicidal activity concerns, corrosive
Sodium N-chloro-para- Disinfect water Germicide, sanitizer Biodegradable, safe to handle
toluenesulfonamide
Halamid
Argentyne Disinfect eggs and equipment Bactericide, germicide, remain active in Corrosive and moderately toxic, requires frequent
presence of organic matter applications
Biodin Disinfect eggs and equipment Bactericide, germicide, remain active in Corrosive and moderately toxic, requires frequent
presence of organic matter applications
Ovadine Disinfect eggs and equipment Bactericide, germicide, remain active in Corrosive and moderately toxic, requires frequent
presence of organic matter applications
Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Disinfect eggs and equipment Bactericide, germicide, remain active in Corrosive and moderately toxic, requires frequent
presence of organic matter applications
Potassium Iodide Disinfect eggs Antifungal agent Generally safe at recommended levels
Providone Disinfect eggs and equipment Bactericide, germicide, remain active in Corrosive and moderately toxic, requires frequent
presence of organic matter applications
Chlorine dioxide Antifungal Disinfectant, Bactericide Treats gill disease, fungus control of eggs Generally safe at recommended levels, mildly corrosive
Oxysan
Hydrogen Dioxide Antifungal Disinfectant, Bactericide Treats gill disease, fungus control of eggs Generally safe at recommended levels, mildly corrosive
Hydrogen Peroxide Antifungal Disinfectant, Bactericide Treats gill disease, fungus control of eggs Generally safe at recommended levels, mildly corrosive
Perox-aid
Virkon, Virkon S Broad spectrum disinfectant, Effective against bacteria & virus, is animal Generally safe at recommended levels
potent sanitizer friendly
Chemicals and Compounds Used as Disinfectants in Aquaculture
Chlorinated Halogens
Iodophores (Halogens)
Oxidizing Agents
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Chemicals and Compounds Used as Disinfectants in Aquaculture
Benzalkonium bacterialcide, fungicide, Kill ecto parasites and protozoan Deactivates rapidly in presence of organic compounds,
Chloride (BKC) egg disinfection high alkalinity, generally safe at recommended levels
Roccald
Quats
Didecyl dimethyl Pond disinfectant Fungicide, Algacide, Microbicide Generally safe at recommended levels
ammonium chloride Hatchery disinfectant
Aquasept Food handling area disinfectant
Fabcide B-52
Bardac 22
Arquat 10
Hyamine Disinfect eggs Generally safe at recommended levels
Tribromophenol, Hatchery disinfectant for eggs Bactericide and germicide Generally safe at recommended levels
C6H2Br3OH and tanks
Bromol
Timsen Disinfect water, controls algae, Disinfectant, sanitizer, algacide Acute aquatic toxicity
bacteria
Bromo-nitropropandioI Egg disinfectant Bactericide, biocide Substitute for malchite green, toxic
Bromopol
Pyceze
Disinfectant Use Expected Benefits Hazard or Concern
Calcium Carbonate Disinfect water and pond bottoms Reduction of organic matter, sanitation Generally safe at recommended levels
benefits
Hydrated Lime Disinfect water and pond bottoms Reduction of organic matter, sanitation Generally safe at recommended levels
(Calcium Hydroxide) benefits
Quick Lime Disinfect water and pond bottoms Reduction of organic matter, sanitation Worker safety concerns in handling
(Calcium Oxide) benefits
Formalin (diluted Antifungal agent & Disinfect eggs Bactericide, antifungal agent Dangerous to worker if not used properly
formaldehyde)
Formalin F
Paracide F
Glutaraldehyde Antifungal agent & Disinfect eggs Wide germicide spectrum Moderately toxic to humans
Aldehydes
Lime Products
Quartennary Ammonia Compounds
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Disinfectant Use Expected Benefits Hazard or Concern
Chemicals and Compounds Used as Disinfectants in Aquaculture
Wavicide Slightly toxic to fish
Biocide
Parasite - S (formalin Antifungal agent & Disinfect eggs Kills parasites and protozoa Generally safe at recommended levels
based product)
Stabilized Disinfectant, sanitizer for water, Bactericide, antifungal agent Suspected carcinogen
Formaldehyde equipment, eggs
Dimethyl Benzyl
Ammonia Chloride
Lysoflume
Dilute Acetic Acid Disinfectants, sanitizers for water, Limited use as disinfectants Generally safe for use but can be corrosive
(Vinegar) equipment
Citric Acid Disinfectants, sanitizers for water, Limited use as disinfectants Generally safe for use but can be corrosive
equipment
Anhydrous Urea Water disinfectant Unpredictable in control of predators Generally safe at recommended levels
Ammonium sulfate/ Water disinfectant Unpredictable in control of predators Generally safe at recommended levels
calcium hydroxide
Acriflavine same as Egg disinfectant Antiseptic Disinfectant Generally safe at recommended levels
3,6-Diamino-10- derived from coal tar
methylacridinium
chloride mixture with
3,6-acridinediamine
Euflavine
Gonacrine
Neutroflavine
Trypaflavin
Gentian Violet Disinfect eggs Fungicide, Microbicide Moderately toxic to humans, highly toxic to fish
Malchite green Egg disinfectant, controls fungus Fungicide and Protozacide Banned - do not use in aquaculture
Methylene Blue Egg disinfectant Fungicide and Protozacide Slightly toxic to fish
Potassium Permagnate Manage ecoparasites and Fungicide and Protozacide Generally safe at recommended levels
protozoan
Sodium Chloride (salt) Disinfectant for eggs, other FDA approved - safe to use
Other Methods of Disinfection
Ozone (Ozonation) Disinfect water Biocide Generally safe if instructions are followed and
residuals controlled
Ultra Violet Light (UV) Disinfect water Inactivates bacteria, virus, other Generally safe if insructions are followed
microorganisms
Fertilizers
Other Products
Acids
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Chemicals and Compounds Used as Disinfectants in Aquaculture
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