Paint & Coatings Dry-Film Protection

Dow Microbial Control offers a range of formulations for dry-film protection applications. Contact us how we can help optimize your formulation.

AMICAL™ Preservatives
Extremely effective active antifungal agents; available in two different forms:



            AMICAL 48 TDS | msds



            AMICAL Flowable TDS | msds


            AMICAL WP TDS | msds

Product features include:

  • Effective over a broad pH range (2 - 11)
  • Available in easy-to-use liquid or powder forms
  • Non-dermally irritating

BIOBAN™ 200 NEW TDS

  • Broad and balanced spectrum of activity against fungi, algae and bacteria
  • Low-VOC aqueous dispersion
  • Leach-out stable
  • Non-persistent in the environment
  • New formulation with lower viscosity

BIOBAN™ IPBC 100 Antimicrobial TDS | msds

  • Broad-spectrum preservative and dry-film fungicide
  • Effective against a wide range of fungal organisms
  • Excellent dry-film fungal protection in interior and exterior paints and coatings
  • Does not contain any organometallic compounds
  • Compatible with both aqueous and solvent-based formulations

LE Technology BIOBAN IPBC 40 LE Antimicrobial TDS | msds

  • Contains low to no VOCs
  • Formulated in solution form
  • Exhibits excellent attributes such as low viscosity, easy pumping, no settling of solids, and low freezing point temperature
  • Broad-spectrum preservative and dry-film fungicide
  • Effective against a wide range of fungal organisms
  • Excellent dry-film fungal protection in interior and exterior paints and coatings
  • Does not contain any organometallic compounds
  • Compatible with both aqueous and solvent-based formulations

KATHON 930 TDS | msds

  • Provides broad spectrum protection
  • Protects treated materials from a wide range of microbes (fungal, bacterial,algal)
  • Offers low water solubility
  • Resists leaching to deliver long term protection
  • Liquid formulation

ROCIMA™ 20TDS | msds

  • Broad-spectrum fungal activity
  • Reduced Odor
  • Non-metallic
  • Liquid formulation
  • Non-corrosive
  • Water- and solvent-based system compatibility

ROCIMA 63TDS | msds

  • Long-lasting broad spectrum biocide 
  • Protection against the growth of bacteria and fungi
  • Easy to formulate
  • Does not contribute to yellowing or chalking 

ROCIMA 200 TDS | msds

  • Very broad and balanced spectrum of activity against fungi, algae and bacteria
  • Long-term activity (resists leaching)
  • Complies with several regulations of the FDA in the U.S.
  • Non-persistent in the environment
  • Does not release formaldehyde
  • Low-VOC aqueous dispersion
  • U.S. EPA approved

ROCIMA 200LV

  • Long-lasting preservation 
  • Broad spectrum of activity: against fungi, algae, and bacteria
  • Very low water solubility
  • Non persistent in the environment 
  • Flowable dispersion
  • Does not release formaldehyde
  • Low VOC formulation  

ROCIMA 243 TDS | msds

  • Controlled migration rate allows effective protection against fungal and algal growth, offering a substantial contribution to the prevention of secondary infection
  • Easy to incorporate into the final product
  • Very effective fungicide for paint film protection

ROCIMA 250 TDS | msds

  • Highly concentrated, flowable dispersion
  • Very effective against surface fungi and molds in coatings formulations
  • Excellent versatility in terms of application and processing

ROCIMA 251 TDS | msds

  • Highly versatile with regard to its fields of application and processing
  • Very effective against surface fungal growth
  • Liquid form for easy inclusion in various products

ROCIMA 252 TDS | msds

  • Very broad and balanced spectrum of activity against surface molds
  • Long-term protection
  • Easy to incorporate into the final preservative formulation
  • Highly versatile with regard to its fields of application and the possibilities for processing

ROCIMA 320 TDS | msds

  • Practically odorless
  • Easy to incorporate, and without discoloration
  • Resistant to leaching
  • Highly effective in areas with periodic high humidity

ROCIMA 342 TDS | msds

  • High-performance preservative
  • Very low water solubility and high resistance to leaching
  • Excellent long-term protection
  • VOC free Especially suited for aqueous systems, but is also compatible with many solvent-based coating systems
  • Easy to incorporate liquid form

ROCIMA 343 TDS | msds

  • High-performance preservative
  • Provides a broad spectrum of activity against molds, yeasts and algae
  • Suitable for both water- and solvent-based products
  • Easy-to-incorporate liquid form

ROCIMA 344 TDS | msds

  • Provides a broad spectrum of activity against molds, yeasts, blue stain, algae and lichen
  • Suitable for both water- and solvent-based products
  • Easy-to-incorporate liquid form; can be added at any phase of production

ROCIMA 345 TDS | msds

  • Long-term protection
  • Reinforced algal performance
  • No discoloration
  • Low VOC
  • Carbendazim-, IPBC-, Diuron- and heavy metal-free

ROCIMA 346 TDS | msds

  • Broad spectrum biocide
  • Easy to formulate
  • Premium Performance   

ROCIMA 350 TDS | msds

  • Excellent leaching resistance
  • Long-lasting protection
  • Extremely effective against fungi and algae
  • Bactericidal properties
  • Carbendazim and Diuron free
  • Heavy metal free
  • VOC-free
  • Compatible with most paint formulations
  • Cost-effective

ROCIMA 355 TDS | msds

  • Unique and patented combination of active ingredients for use in paints and coatings that are applied on wood or on inorganic substrates

ROCIMA 361 TDS | msds

  • Supplied as a liquid dispersion which can be pumped
  • Very effective in high humidity areas
  • Particularly suited to protect rough-coated exterior surfaces

ROCIMA 363 TDS | msds

  • Industry Standard for film protection
  • Broad spectrum protection against fungi and algae
  • Cost-effective
  • Heavy metal free
  • High compatibility
  • Low VOC

ROCIMA 363N msds

  • Provides a broad spectrum of activity against fungi and algae
  • Suitable for water-based systems, as well as solvent-based systems where compatible with final product and packaging
  • Fluid, pumpable dispersion of active ingredients which is easy to handle, meter and incorporate
  • AOX-free and low-VOC formulation
  • Excellent cost-performance

ROCIMA 368

  • Broad spectrum biocide
  • Easy to formulate
  • Premium Performance    

ROCIMA 370 TDS | msds

  • Enables the manufacturing of VOC- and AOX-free coating systems
  • Highly effective in preventing algal growth on coatings and plasters

ROCIMA 371 TDS | msds

  • Highly effective under severe environmental and climatic conditions
  • Suitable for water-based systems
  • Fluid, pumpable dispersion that is easy to handle, meter and incorporate

ROCIMA 371N TDS | msds

  • Long-term fungicidal and algicidal protection for wood and concrete substrates
  • VOC free
  • Carbendazim- and Diuron-free

ROCIMA 381 TDS | msds

  • Provides long-term efficacy to underwater paints
  • Used with solvent-based systems
  • Free from phenol and chlorine, as well as organometallic compounds
  • Paste form that blends very easily, especially compared to powdered algicides

ROCIMA 382 TDS | msds

  • Highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, algae and lichen on coatings
  • Can be used to formulate VOC-free and AOX-free coatings without compromising the broad spectrum of protection against microorganisms
  • Long-term effectiveness
  • Fluid, pumpable dispersion

ROCIMA 40 TDS | msds

  • Highly effective against a wide variety of fungal organisms
  • Protects both interior and exterior coatings
  • Can be used in numerous applications

ROCIMA 404D TDS | msds

  • Broad-spectrum fungicidal activity
  • Liquid formulation
  • Resists leaching

ROZONE LES 1920J

  • Well-proven biocide    
  • Broad spectrum activity
  • Premium Performance  

ROZONE™ 2000 TDS

  • Very broad and balanced spectrum of activity against fungi, algae and bacteria
  • Long-term activity (resists leaching)
  • Complies with several FDA regulations
  • Non-persistent in the environment
  • Does not release formaldehyde
  • Liquid-based and easy to incorporate into end products

SKANE™ M-8 TDS

  • Does not compromise long-term effects of the paint film: no yellowing, discoloration, cracking or chalking
  • Cost-effective use concentrations
  • Formaldehyde free
  • Easy to formulate

For additional information on specialty chemicals for paints and coating applications, please visit the ANGUS Chemical Company site and Dow Coating Materials.

Please note that not all products are registered in all regions for all applications. Please contact your local Dow representative for detailed technical information applicable to your individual situation.

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