What mechanism of bactericidal action does Teflex possess?
Since all microorganisms possess negative summary ionic charge, it is possible for them to attract the cation of the Teflex molecule. Once the positively charged guanidine groups come into contact with the membrane of the microorganism, they penetrate through to the inside of the cell, where they block the biological activity of the microorganism, thus preventing the replication of nucleic acids and the functions of the respiratory system. This ultimately leads to the complete destruction of the cells membrane and the death of the cell.One additional remarkable aspect of the guanidine functional group, besides its biocidal properties, is its strong residual action against water contaminates which perceptibly improves water clarity. When Teflex disinfectant properties were tested in naturally flowing bodies of water and in closed ponds, its 98-100% bactericidal effect was achieved after only 10 minutes. In this case, the composition of the water changed considerably. Not only were odors
