{"id":483,"date":"2020-11-11T10:32:14","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T01:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/products-newtech-biofilm\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T11:02:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T02:02:17","slug":"biofilm","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/products\/newtech\/biofilm\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofilm Control Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light under-mv-static\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm-512x123.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm-1024x246.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm-768x184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/mv_newtech_biofilm-1536x369.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/products\/\">Products<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/products\/newtech\/\">New Products\/Developed Products<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Biofilm Control Agents<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">NEW PRODUCTS\/DEVELOPED PRODUCTS<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\">Biofilm Control Agents<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group product-single is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one top-section is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\uff1cBiofilm\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A biofilm is a viscous deposit made up of bacteria. Biofilms cause problems in various water environments and are difficult to prevent and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized mt-2\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/ef4f71cfd72731740fe495c6195a6953.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"inner product-section__text\">Biofilm control agents (BFC agents) are highly effective in preventing the formation of and removing existing biofilms. These agents work through a novel mechanism of action that targets the bacterial metabolic pathways to inhibit biofilm formation.<br>For example, BFC agents are effective against biofilms in reverse osmosis membranes and chemical dilution tanks (see examples of BFC agent applications).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-features is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left title\">\uff1cExamples of expected applications\uff1e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biofilm control solutions for cooling towers, hot springs, and wet areas in nursing care facilities. (prevention of Legionella proliferation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biofilm inhibiting effect imparted through coating or incorporation into components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention and control of biofilm-associated bacterial infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable for any environment where biofilms may develop: RO membranes, medical devices, food and beverage equipment, household wet areas, and oral care applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list inner products-uncars\">\n<li><a href=\"#section0\">BFC agent<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section1\">The mechanisms of action of BFC agents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section2\">Differences from existing countermeasures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section3\">Effectiveness of BFC agents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section4\">Examples of BFC agent applications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#section5\">BFC agent composed of food additives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section0\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">BFC agent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">BR Series<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list inner product-section__explain\">\n<li>This is a new type of product whose biofilm formation inhibitory effect differs from that of fungicides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-sterilizing, non-oxidizing, and can be used at a neutral pH, meaning it is highly safe to handle and will not cause parts to deteriorate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective in a wide range of pH levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Combined use with bactericides enhances the duration of antimicrobial effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons inner is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4b2eccd6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 open product-section__graph-toggle\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Product List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table inner product-section__graph\"><table><thead><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Effect<\/th><th>Appearance<\/th><th>Usage <br>concentration <br>[%](*1)<\/th><th>Viscosity<br>[mPa\u30fbs]<\/th><th>Product pH<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th>BR-109<\/th><td>Quorum sensing inhibition<\/td><td>Light brown to brown in color<br>Transparent liquid<\/td><td>\uff5e0.35<\/td><td>15\uff5e30<\/td><td>5.8\uff5e8.0<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>BR-110<\/th><td>Inhibition of quorum sensing <br>and removal of biofilms<\/td><td>Light brown to brown in color<br>Transparent liquid<\/td><td>\uff5e0.35<\/td><td>15\uff5e30<\/td><td>6.0\uff5e7.0<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>BR-201<\/th><td>Quorum sensing inhibition<\/td><td>Colorless to light yellow in color<br>Transparent liquid<\/td><td>\uff5e0.27<\/td><td>\uff5e25<\/td><td>2.5\uff5e4.0<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Composed of food additives approved <\/span><br><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">by FDA and MHLW<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>BR-202<\/th><td>Inhibition of quorum sensing <br>and removal of biofilms<\/td><td>Colorless to light yellow in color<br>Transparent liquid<\/td><td>\uff5e0.22<\/td><td>\uff5e25<\/td><td>3.5\uff5e5.0<\/td><td><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Composed of food additives approved <\/span><br><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">by FDA<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(*1: Depends on the bacteria count in the usage environment. Example) Biofilm formation is inhibited by 90% or more by adding the above concentration to a bacterial solution with a bacteria count of 109 CFU\/ml. Lower concentrations of BFC agents are effective in water with low bacteria counts.)<br>(*2: BR-109 precipitates at 6\u00b0C or below, and BR-110 at 0\u00b0C or below. If turbidity or precipitation is observed, heat to approx. 40\u00b0C and agitate for one hour to dissolve before using.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left u-mbs is-top is-sm\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section1\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">The mechanisms of action of BFC agents<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2460Inhibition of biofilm formation (all product numbers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BFC agents inhibit biofilm formation mediated by extracellular signals (quorum sensing) and block the bacterial biofilm formation mechanism (non-bactericidal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6148\" style=\"width:960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_01.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_01-512x245.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_01-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2461Removal of biofilms (BR-110, BR-202)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accumulated biofilms and fouling substances (*3) are efficiently removed by selected cleaning components that are effective in dispersing biofilms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(*3: Polysaccharides, proteins, etc., that cause membrane clogging)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_02.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6149\" style=\"width:960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_02.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_02-512x112.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_02-768x168.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section2\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Differences from existing countermeasures<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full img-80\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_03.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_03.png 974w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_03-512x359.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_03-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section3\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Effectiveness of BFC agents<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-two is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2460Inhibition of biofilm formation (all product numbers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"493\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_04.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6151\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u30fbBiofilm-forming bacteria (Pseudomonas sp.) are cultured in a medium containing BFC agents.\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbAfter culturing, biofilms formed on the walls of the culture plate wells are dyed with crystal violet, and the degree of staining is compared to cultures with no countermeasures taken to calculate the inhibition rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-two is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2461Removal of biofilms (BR-110, BR-202)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_05.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6152\" style=\"width:456px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u30fbBiofilm-forming bacteria (Pseudomonas sp.) are cultured and biofilms are allowed to form on the walls of the culture plate wells.\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbBR-110 or BR-202 are added to the culture solution and shaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u30fbBiofilms remaining on the walls of the wells are dyed with crystal violet, and the degree of staining is compared to cultures with no countermeasures taken to calculate the removal rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2462When used in combination with bactericide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full img-80\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_06.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_06.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_06-512x359.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_06-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section4\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Examples of BFC agent applications<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\">\u2460<strong>Reverse osmosis membrane clogging inhibition (BR-110)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to membrane degradation concerns, reverse osmosis (RO) membranes cannot be treated with hypochlorous acid or other bactericides, making biofilm-related membrane fouling a critical issue.<br>Field testing demonstrated that BR-110 treatment extended the membrane fouling interval from two weeks to more than fourteen weeks in bactericide-free desalination operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_07.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6154\" style=\"width:960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_07.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_07-512x360.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_07-768x540.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__image product-section__image-one is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>\u2461Biofilm inhibition in chemical dilution tanks (BR-109)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While biofilms typically covered the entire wall surface of water-based emulsion dilution tanks within two weeks, the addition of BR-109 at 100 ppm significantly suppressed biofilm formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full img-80\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_08.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_08.png 960w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_08-512x468.png 512w, https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/en_biofilm_08-768x702.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"inner\"><br><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/a928c08a7a6f8bc022d2388f4406f2ce-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u2462Countermeasures against biofilms in wet settings (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"inner mt-3\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bbbb2e65cbd1a842d2439caf619db91d.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u2463Countermeasures against biofilms in oral cavities (BR-201) (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section5\" class=\"wp-block-group inner product-section__title is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">BFC agent composed of food additives<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading inner\"><strong>Products made up of food additives listed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"inner product-section__explain-2\">Suitable for applications requiring stringent safety standards, such as food processing plants and beverage facilities.<br>See <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1395a56d4180ac9878ff28c43104b664.pdf\">here<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table inner product-section__graph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>FDA category<\/th><th>Category under relevant Japanese legislation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>BR-201(BR-109 equivalent)<\/td><td>21 CFR 172\u3001184<br>21 CFR 175\uff5e178<\/td><td>Food additives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BR-202\uff08BR-110 equivalent\uff09<\/td><td>21 CFR 172\u3001184<br>21 CFR 175\uff5e178<\/td><td>\u2015<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">21 CFR 172\u3001184\uff1aDirect food additives<br>21 CFR 175\uff5e178\uff1aIndirect food additives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"inner product-section__text\">We are currently working with our customers to develop a wide range of practical applications for these products.<br>*These products are currently under development. For more details, contact us using the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons inner product-section__btn-contact is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/contact\/?product=Biofilm Control Agents\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">Inquiry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"product-queryloop__container scrollItem fadeTop\">\n            <div class=\"inner product-queryloop\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading title\">\n                        Other New Products\/Developed Products                    <\/h3>\n                                        <ul>\n                                <li>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chemipaz.com\/en\/products\/newtech\/silver_nanowire\/\">\n                 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