Dow Biocides

Personal Care

Used in hair care, eye area, lotions, creams, sun tanning, and baby care formulations as well as in other cosmetic products to prevent the growth of microorganisms both in the unopened product and while the formulation is in use.

Please note that not all products are registered in all regions for all applications. Please contact us to check relevance of a particular biocide for your application.

Product Name Active Composition Description Ph Use Range
BIOBAN BP‑PHARMA 99% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Crystalline Solid 4-8
BIOBAN BP‑PHARMA 30 30% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Liquid 4-8
DOWICIL 200 Preservative 96% cis 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride Powder 4-10
Glutaraldehyde 25% 25% glutaraldehyde Liquid 3-9
Glutaraldehyde 50% 50% glutaraldehyde Liquid 3-9

For additional information on specialty chemicals for personal care applications, please visit the ANGUS Chemical Company site.


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