Biocides Sub-Committee
Biocides Sub-Committee
The Committee works to ensure the continued safe use of a limited number of essential raw materials for the preservation of waterborne paint formulations, known as material preservatives authorized for use in Canada. These antimicrobials are necessary to prevent or control the growth of microorganisms in waterborne CASE formulations. These products have achieved great consumer acceptance over the last 60 years, owing to their ease of application and clean-up, while sustaining overall product performance and facilitating the recovery and recycling of leftover paint. Without preservation recovery and recycling of leftover paint could cease as an important product stewardship initiative developed over the past 20 years in Canada. Each one of the paint and coatings and adhesives and sealants (CASE) preservatives is re-evaluated according to the schedule of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.