Dow Biocides gives your products the competitive edge with our diverse portfolio of biocides for use in paints and coatings applications in three key areas:

IN-CAN PRESERVATION:

Our CANGUARD™ and DOWICIL™ portfolio of preservatives and antimicrobials can help prevent microbial growth in finished products that lead to gas formation, loss of viscosity, poor stability and foul odors. Key actives in these product ranges include BIT and CMIT/MIT.

DRY FILM PRESERVATIVES:

Our FILMGUARD™ portfolio of fungicides can help prevent mold growth on finished surfaces. Key actives in this product range include OIT and IPBC.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE:

For bacterial problems in manufacturing environments, DOWICIL™ QK-20 antimicrobial is the global leader for quick and economic clean-up of the source of contamination, helping to avoid costly shutdowns or production delays. In addition to our products, our leading-edge industrial hygiene process and plant audits are led by our technical team of experts in this application area.

Our qualified sales and technical experts around the world are available to help you optimize the use of biocides to control microbial problems before they occur, specific to your individual requirements.

Through the use of TAUNOVATESM high-throughput microbial testing, Dow Biocides can help to quickly and efficiently establish the most effective concentration of biocide or combination of biocides needed for your particular formulation.

As a global leader in biocides, we are ready to help you solve your most demanding hygiene and formulation challenges. For more information visit the paints and coatings page or tell us about your application through the Contact Us form.

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