According to chemical structure and source, the antimicrobial agents used in latex gloves can be classified into four major categories: inorganic antimicrobial agents, organic antimicrobial agents, natural biological antimicrobial agents, and composite antimicrobial agents. Different types have significant differences in antibacterial effect, safety, compatibility, and cost. They are suitable for different grades and scenarios of latex glove production. Among them, composite antimicrobial agents have become the mainstream choice in the industry.

According to incomplete statistics, there are nearly 100 kinds of fungicides used in industrial circulating water treatment in China, which can be roughly divided into two categories: oxidizing fungicides and non-oxidizing fungicides.