Ucaricide

Description

[Dupont] A trademark for a biocide that contains Glutaraldehyde as the active ingredient. Glutaraldehyde disrupts the cells of lichen and fungi by alkylating and crosslinking the proteins.

Risks

• Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. Skin contact can cause irritation.
• Dow Chemical: Safe Handling guide to glutaraldehyde

Resources and Citations

• DuPont: Ucaride

• T.Frey, J.von Reis, Z.Barov "An Evaluation of Biocides for Control of the Biodeterioration of Artifacts at Hearst Castle" ICOM Preprints Washington, DC 1993 p.875-879.