1. Chemical biocides, in particular including algicides, bactericides, fungicides and microbicides

2. Microbicides are a gel, cream or suppository that releases a drug.

3. Studies of early-generation microbicides have similarly failed to detect a prevention benefit, and disappointing results were reported on the HIV prevention potential of female diaphragms and community-based acyclovir treatment for herpes simplex virus type 2.

4. Biocides, microbicides, mildewcides and preservatives for use in industrial cooling water, water treatment systems, paper processing, adhesive materials, emulsion binders, paints and coatings, sealants, latex, caulks and sealants, hair, skin and sun care preparations, household, commercial, industrial and institutional cleaning preparations