Dow Biocides

Building Materials & Construction Products

Prevents microbial contamination in caulk, grout, spackle, tape joint compounds and concrete ad mixtures. Prevents mildew growth on wallboard and insulation. Also provides quick clean-up of contaminated process water and raw materials.

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
AMICAL 48 95% Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone Solid 2-11
AMICAL Flowable 40% Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone Liquid 2-11
AMICAL WP 46% Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone Solid 3-11
BIOBAN CS‑1135 78% 4,4-dimethyloxazolidine Liquid 7-11
BIOBAN CS‑1246 97.5% 7-ethyl bicyclooxazolidine Liquid 7-11
CANGUARD BIT 10‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 AS‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 DPG‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 LC‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 LV‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 33 AS‑E Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
DOWICIDE A Antimicrobial 72% sodium o-phenylphenate Solid >8.5
DOWICIL 150 Antimicrobial 96% cis 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride Powder 4-10
DOWICIL 75 Preservative 64% 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride Powder 2-12
DOWICIL QK‑20 Antimicrobial 20% 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide Liquid 4-9.5
FILMGUARD IPBC 100 Fungicidal Agent 98% 3-Iodopropynylbutylcarbamate Solid 5-10
FILMGUARD IPBC 20 Fungicidal Agent 20% 3-Iodopropynylbutylcarbamate Liquid 5-10
FILMGUARD IPBC 40 Fungicidal Agent 40% 3-Iodopropynylbutylcarbamate Liquid 5-10
UCARCIDE 225 Preservative 25% glutaraldehyde Liquid 3-9
UCARCIDE 250 Preservative 50% glutaraldehyde Liquid 3-9
UCARCIDE 50 Antimicrobial 50% glutaraldehyde Liquid 3-9


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