Prevents microbial degradation by microorganisms in paint defoamers, coalescing agents, dispersants, stabilizers, thickening agents, and other ingredients incorporated into paint materials. Also used for quick clean up of contaminated wash water, latexes, mineral slurries and finished formulations.

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 BP‑10 10% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Liquid 4-8
BIOBAN BP‑30 30% 2-bromo-2nitro-1,3-propanediol (bronopol) Liquid 4-8
BIOBAN BP‑40 40% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Liquid 4-8
BIOBAN BP‑PLUS 99% 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bronopol) Solid 4-8
BIOBAN CS‑1135 78% 4,4-dimethyloxazolidine Liquid 7-11
BIOBAN DXN 90% 2,6-dimethyl-m-dioxan-4 ol acetate Liquid 3-8.5
BIOBAN IPBC 100 Antimicrobial 98% w/w/ 3-Iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate Solid 5.0 (approximate)
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
CANGUARD BIT 10 Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 AS Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
CANGUARD BIT 20 DPG Preservative 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one Liquid 2 - 12
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
DOWICIL 96 Antimicrobial 97.5% 7-ethyl bicyclooxazolidine Liquid 7-11
DOWICIL QK‑20 Antimicrobial 20% 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide Liquid 4-9.5
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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