Dow Biocides

Metalworking Fluids

Metalworking Fluids

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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