Dow Biocides

Leather Tanning

Used to inhibit microbial attack during storage and transport of raw leather. Decreases growth of fungi which can weaken the structure and affect the appearance of the leather.

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
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 1E Antimicrobial 99% o-phenylphenol Solid 7-10
DOWICIDE A Antimicrobial 72% sodium o-phenylphenate Solid >8.5


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


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