Mergal® 530 is a fast kill, fast dissipating, non-selective, sanitizing biocide that carries a low environmental impact. It is based on 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide. It is a broad spectrum, non-oxidizing, formaldehyde free microbiocide effective against a wide variety of fungal and bacterial species in wet-state systems. Mergal® 530 is compatible with most other additives such as organic biocides, chlorine treatments, dispersants, surfactants, thickeners, corrosion inhibitors, and scale inhibitors.