As a leader in sustainable chemistry, Dow Biocides has developed the LE Technology product line to meet the emerging demands of the marketplace. This innovative product line addresses the requirements for low/no-VOC levels while offering significant advantages over the generic solvent-based or aqueous biocide formulations. This product line will encompass three of the antimicrobial actives widely used in paint and coatings formulations: BIT, bronopol (2-bromo-2-nitro-propane-1, 3-diol) and IPBC (3-iodopropargyl-N-butylcarbamate). The first two actives are used for the wet state preservation of paints and coatings, while the third, IPBC, is one of the most popular dry film fungicides. The BIT and IPBC actives are now available. Please see below for details.

Key Benefits

  • Low/No VOC; Environmentally preferred carrier: The carrier has VOC 1 g/l [EPA method 24] and no VOC according to European Council Directive 1999/13/EC or 2004/42/EC and is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms
  • Low viscosity; Easy to pour: At least 10 times less viscous than dispersion formulations and at least 2 times less viscous than glycolic formulations
  • Cold temperature stable: Freezing point is lower than -15°C. No settling, no phase separation

BIOBAN™ IPBC 40 LE
BIOBAN™ ULTRA BIT 20 LE


Product Name Active Composition Description Ph Use Range
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


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