O que são biofilmes?

The best way to protect against biofilms is prevent their formation. 

Biofilms are smart and resistant.

Biofilms protect microorganisms from disinfection and allows pathogens injured by environmental stress and disinfectants to recover and grow. It can require up to 1,000x the normal dose of a commercial sanitizer to remove a biofilm Bacteria can repopulate within a biofilm within 48 hours if not properly removed. 

Why do Biofilms Matter

Failure to eliminate and remove biofilms can lead to significant human health and operational challenges. Biofilms, the natural habitat for microorganisms, impact daily life by harboring dangerous pathogens, bacteria and viruses.  

Biofilms also cause billons in economic damage through energy loss, equipment damage and  product contamination — placing brands and consumers at risk for a foodborne disease outbreak.

The Sterilex Difference

Sterilex patented PerQuat technology was the first chemistry to receive EPA-registered anti-biofilm claims for industrial and public health use sites, including animal drinking lines. 

Registrado na EPA

Sterilex PerQuat liquid disinfectants are the only products on the market approved by the EPA to kill biofilm bacteria AND remove biofilm.

Patented Chemistry

Dual active ingredients give Sterilex disinfectants their unique biofilm efficacy properties and provides a powerful level of performance through multiple physical and chemical mechanisms of action.

Continued Protection

If not fully removed, biofilms can repopulate within 48 hours. Continued use of Sterilex PerQuat products helps ensure a system is fully clean by controlling biofilm, seeding dispersal and system seeding.

Reach Harborage Niches

PerQuat foaming chemistry fills to reach all impossible-to-reach places.

Collapse Biofilm Matrix

Combination chemistry penetrates and collapses EPS structure to breakdown and wash away biofilms.

Kills biofilm bacteria

Kills up to 99.9999% of bacteria in biofilms

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Benefícios operacionais de controle de biofilme

Redução do risco de recall

Proteger os ativos da fábrica de processamento de alimentos: produtos e equipamentos

Redução do tempo de inatividade e de retenções devido à contaminação do produto

Reduzir a necessidade de mão de obra, diminuindo a lavagem e a nova limpeza

Reduzir a necessidade de água por meio da redução da limpeza

Prolonga a vida útil controlando os organismos de deterioração

illustration of perquat dissolving biofilm

Resources & Media

Explore our blog, white papers, case studies, and more for more in-depth information and insights. 

Whitepapers & Research Posters
Desenvolvimento de um método para permitir alegações de eliminação de biofilme para desinfetantes usados na produção de alimentos
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ProvaStride Efficacy and Stability vs Relative Humidity
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Como o biofilme afeta a qualidade da água potável
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Eliminação de biofilme vs. remoção de biofilme
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Noções básicas de biofilme: como ele é formado
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Noções básicas de biofilme: Dispersão da semeadura e semeadura do sistema
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04/13/2021
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Noções básicas de biofilme: Resistência e remoção
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11/18/2024
What is the difference between biofilm removal and biofilm kill?
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05/12/2025