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 February 27, 2026.

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:
2-Ethylhexanol ethoxylate

Role:
Formulant


BID Name:
Ethanol, 2,2'-iminobis-, N-tallow alkyl derivs.

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.

No Changes.


Revised Chemical and Common Names

In this update, the following ingredients had their common or chemical names revised.

BID Name:
Biocide_Edetate calcium disodium

New Common Name(s):
Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate


New Roles

In this update, the roles of the following ingredients were changed.

No Changes.


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.

BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate

New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant-Cleaning agent, Surfactant


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Removed formulant purpose(s):
Surfactant-Cleansing agent


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium chloride

New formulant Purpose(s):
Stabilizing Agent


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium Carbonate

New formulant Purpose(s):
Buffering Agent


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium lauryl sulfate

New formulant Purpose(s):
Surfactant - Cleaning agent


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium lauryl sulfate

Removed formulant purpose(s):
Surfactant - Cleansing Agent


BID Name:
Xiameter AFE-1410 Antifoam Emulsion

New formulant Purpose(s):
Defoaming Agent


BID Name:
Biocide_Potassium chloride

New formulant Purpose(s):
Ionic Strength


BID Name:
Biocide_Sodium polyacrylate

New formulant Purpose(s):
Anti-Yellowing Agent


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:
Formulant ingredient purposes: Anti-yellowing agent - Substance that prevents or reduces yellowing.


Modification:
Formulant ingredient purposes: Ionic strength -Formulant that supplies ions and can help regulate water hardness, enhance surfactant performance, stabilize the formulation, and improve the removal of soils.


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