Metalworking Fluids

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Preservatives and antimicrobial agents from Dow Biocides help control microbial growth in for metalworking fluids formulations used in processing, machining and grinding operations. Products are offered as both tank-side and concentrates. These antimicrobials reduce problems with corrosion, fouled coolant lines, clogged filters, odors, etc.

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 BIT 10 Antimicrobial	1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
BIOBAN BIT 10‑E Antimicrobial	1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
BIOBAN BIT 20 DPG Antimicrobial	1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
BIOBAN BIT 20 DPG‑E Antimicrobial	1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
BIOBAN CM14	5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT) and 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT)	Liquid	2-9
BIOBAN CS‑1135	78% 4,4-dimethyloxazolidine	Liquid	7-11
BIOBAN CS‑1246	97.5% 7-ethyl bicyclooxazolidine	Liquid	7-11
BIOBAN DB‑20 Antimicrobial	2,2-dibromo-3nitrilpropionamide (DBNPA) 20% solution	Clear amber liquid	1.5 to 5.0
BIOBAN I‑20 Antimicrobial	20% 3-Iodopropynylbutylcarbamate	Liquid	7 - 9.5
BIOBAN I‑40 Antimicrobial	40% 3-Iodopropynylbutylcarbamate	Liquid	7 - 9.5
BIOBAN P‑1487	90% 4-(2-Nitrobutyl)-morpholine and 4,4'-(2-Ethyl-2-nitrotrimethylene) dimorpholine	Liquid	7-11
BIOBAN ULTRA BIT 10 Antimicrobial	1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
BIOBAN ULTRA BIT 20 Antimicrobial	1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one	Liquid	2 - 12
DOWICIDE 1E Antimicrobial	99% o-phenylphenol	Solid	7-10
DOWICIDE 25L Antimicrobial	25% sodium o-phenylphenate	Liquid	>8.5
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
Dow Antimicrobial 7287	20% 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide	Liquid	7-8.5
Dow Antimicrobial 8536	5% 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide	Liquid	7-8.5
SUMP BUDDY MWF Antimicrobial Time‑Release Tablet	40% 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide	Solid	7-9.5
UCONEX 315 Antimicrobial	15% glutaraldehyde	Liquid	3-9
UCONEX 345 Antimicrobial	45% glutaraldehyde	Liquid	3-9

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

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