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 Bronopol PC 99% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Crystalline Solid 4-8
BIOBAN Bronopol PC 30 30% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Liquid 4-8
BIOBAN™ IPBC 40 LE Antimicrobial 40% w/w 3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate Liquid 7-9
BIOBAN™ ULTRA BIT 20 LE Antimicrobial 20% w/w 1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 7-9
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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