Agent for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon, method for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon, store for a liquid hydrocarbon
The invention relates to an agent for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon. The agent is a separation agent, by means of which an interface between a phase of a liquid hydrocarbon and a phase of water can be reduced. The agent has a density which is higher than the density of a liquid hydrocarbon and which is lower than the density of water. By using the agent, simple, economical, efficient and long-lasting avoidance and/or destruction of microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon is ensured. The avoidance and/or destruction can comprise the inhibition of the increase in the microorganisms already present in the store and/or the killing thereof. Overall, a high quality of the respective liquid hydrocarbon is ensured. The invention further relates to a method for avoiding and/or destroying microbial growth in a store for a liquid hydrocarbon, and to a store for a liquid hydrocarbon which is suitable for the avoidance and/or destruction of microbial growth.
