The invention relates to an information carrier intended to be handled relatively frequently, characterized in that it contains at least one biocidal agent. This information carrier is in particular intended for the production of a banknote, of a passport, of a playing card, of a packaging, of a book or of a magazine. The invention also relates to the process for producing said information carrier, characterized in that at least one biocidal agent is incorporated into a basic carrier made of cellulosic and/or plastic materials.
