Biocides Ingredients Database
WHAT'S NEW
What's New is a listing of modifications to the BID since the
last update. This page was most recently revised on October 31, 2025.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The updates to the BID listed below apply to the most recent version of the web-based Biocide application form (BAF). All new product market authorisation application submissions must use the Biocide application form(BAF).
New Ingredients
In this update, the following biocide ingredients were added.
BID Name:
Amines, C12-14-tert-alkyl, ethoxylated propoxylated
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Triton CF-32 Defoamer
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Alcohols, C8-10, ethers with polyethylenepolypropylene glycol monobenzyl ether
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Alcohols, C12-13, ethoxylated
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Alcohols, C14-15, ethoxylated
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_Capric Acid
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Octoxynol 9
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_Butan-1-yl-3-hydroxybutanoate
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Oxalic acid dihydrate
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_Zinc sulfate, heptahydrate
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_d-Limonene
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Subtilisin
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
D-Glucopyranoside, hexyl
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
1-Butanol, 3-methoxy-3-methyl-
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Sodium mercaptobenzothiazole
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkyltrimethyl, Me sulfates
Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Distearoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate
Role:
Formulant
Removed Ingredients
In this update, the following ingredients were removed.
No Changes.
Revised BID Names
In this update, the following ingredients had their BID name revised.
Old BID Name:
Hexyloethanol
New BID Name:
2-hexyloxyethanol
Revised Chemical and Common Names
In this update, the following ingredients had their common or chemical names revised.
BID Name:
Oxirane, 2-methyl-, polymer with oxirane, monobutyl ether
New Common Name(s):
Alkyl EO/PO copolymer
BID Name:
Biocide_Etidronic acid
New Common Name(s):
1-hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonic acid
HEDP
Hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic acid
BID Name:
Biocide_Benzene, 1,1'-Oxybis-, Tetrapropylene Derivs., Sulfonated, Sodium Salts
New Common Name(s):
Sodium dodecyl diphenyl oxide disulfonate
BID Name:
Biocide_PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
New Common Name(s):
Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol
New Chemical Name(s):
Polyethylene-polypropylene glycol
BID Name:
Biocide_Linalool
New Common Name(s):
1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-
BID Name:
Biocide_Water
New Common Name(s):
Deionized water
BID Name:
Biocide_Polysorbate 20
New Common Name(s):
Tween 20
New Roles
In this update, the roles of the following ingredients were changed.
BID Name:
Biocide_Nonanoic Acid
New Role:
Active ingredient
BID Name:
Biocide_L-Lactic acid
New Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_Morpholine
New Role:
Formulant
BID Name:
Biocide_Polihexanide
New Role:
Active ingredient
Revised Restrictions
In this update, the following ingredients underwent a modification related to their restrictions.
No Changes.
Other Ingredient Modifications
In this update, the following ingredients underwent a modification different from those listed above.
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Silicic acid, disodium salt, pentahydrate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Detergent Builder
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Potassium pyrophosphate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Detergent Builder
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Sodium carbonate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Detergent Builder
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated propoxylated
New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Sodium bicarbonate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Processing aid
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Etidronic acid
New formulant Purpose(s):
Stabilizing Agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Phenoxyethanol
New formulant Purpose(s):
Solvant
Formulant Name:
Biocide_PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Formic acid
New formulant Purpose(s):
Buffering Agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Linalool
New formulant Purpose(s):
Solvant
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Furoic acid
New formulant Purpose(s):
PH Adjuster
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Sodium xylenesulfonate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Solubilizing Agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Propylene glycol
New formulant Purpose(s):
Buffering agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Alkyl polyglycoside
New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant – cleaning agent, Cleaning agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Triethanolamine
New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant - Cleaning agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_C9-11 Pareth-3
New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant - Cleaning agent, Cleaning agent
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Isopropyl myristate
New formulant Purpose(s):
Lubricant
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Ethanolamine
New formulant Purpose(s):
Corrosion Inhibitor
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Methanesulfonic Acid
New formulant Purpose(s):
Activator
Formulant Name:
Biocide_Sodium nitrite
New formulant Purpose(s):
Corrosion Inhibitor
Monograph Modifications
In this update, the following monographs were added or modified.
No Changes.
Controlled Vocabulary Modifications
In this update, the following controlled vocabulary (dosage forms, quality test methods, etc) were added or modified.
Modification:
Addition of a new formulant ingredient purpose: Detergent Builder.
Modification:
Addition of a new formulant ingredient purpose: Processing aid.
Modification:
Addition of a new formulant ingredient purpose: Activator.
Modification:
Addition of a new formulant ingredient purpose: Enzyme.
Modification:
Addition of a new formulant ingredient purpose: Stain remover.
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