All water-based paints require customized in-can preservation to prevent contamination of the paint and allow for longer storage capability. Dow Microbial Control has a wide array of in-can preservatives that offer cost-effective, long-term protection against a wide spectrum of microbes-including algae and fungi-for a full range of paint formulations. Ask us how we can help your formulation.

• BIOBAN™ 551S NEW
• BIOBAN BP-10 Preservative
• BIOBAN BP-30 Preservative
• BIOBAN BP-40 Preservative
• BIOBAN BP-Plus Preservative
• BIOBAN CS-1135 Antimicrobial
• BIOBAN DXN ANTIMIC
• BIOBAN ULTRA BIT 20 LE Antimicrobial 
• BIOBAN 655
• CANGUARD CT 615 PRESERVATIVE
• DOWICIL™ 75 PRESERVATIVE
• DOWICIL 150 Antimicrobial
• DOWICIL 96 Antimicrobial
• KATHON LXE 
• KATHON LX 1.5 % 
• KATHON LX 150 
• KORDEK MLX 
• ROCIMA™ 30
• ROCIMA 503
• ROCIMA 518
• ROCIMA 520
• ROCIMA 520S
• ROCIMA 521
• ROCIMA 523
• ROCIMA 535H
• ROCIMA 535N
• ROCIMA 551
• ROCIMA 552
• ROCIMA 553
• ROCIMA 554
• ROCIMA 560
• ROCIMA 562
• ROCIMA 564
• ROCIMA 586
• ROCIMA 603
• ROCIMA 607
• ROCIMA 608
• ROCIMA 623
• ROCIMA 623H
• ROCIMA 629
• ROCIMA BT 1S
• ROCIMA BT 2S
• ROCIMA BT NV2
• ROCIMA GT
• ROCIMA KO
• ROCIMA MB2X
• ROCIMA MBX
• UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial

BIOBAN™ BP-10 Preservative TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum bacterial efficacy
• Control of slime-forming bacteria
• Especially effective in combination with other biocides

BIOBAN BP-30 Preservative msds

• Broad-spectrum bacterial efficacy
• Control of slime-forming bacteria
• Especially effective in combination with other biocides

BIOBAN BP-40 Preservative TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum bacterial efficacy
• Control of Pseudomonas sp.
• Control of slime-forming bacteria
• Control of organisms responsible for microbiologically-induced corrosion
• Especially effective in combination with other biocides

BIOBAN BP-Plus Preservative TDS

• Broad-spectrum bactericide
• Efficacy against Pseudomonas sp.
• Control of slime-forming bacteria
• Control of anaerobic organisms responsible for microbiologically induced corrosion
• Control of Legionella pneumophilia
• Broad FDA clearances
• Application approvals in numerous international markets

BIOBAN CS-1135 Antimicrobial TDS | msds

• Antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria in a variety of applications
• Effective over a pH range of 7-11
• Effective against sulfate-reducing bacteria
• Low freezing point and excellent thermal and alkaline stability
• Compatible with ionic additives and a variety of other formulation raw materials
• Non skin-sensitizing
• Low cobalt leaching
• No increase in detectable formaldehyde in vapor phase/airspace
• Corrosion inhibition in many systems
• Alkaline buffering capability to prevent pH drift
• Assistance in maintaining optimum viscosity of emulsion formulations

BIOBAN DXN ANTIMIC TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum efficacy against fungi and bacteria
• Does not contain or release formaldehyde
• Soluble in water and in oil (hydrocarbons)
• Effective over a wide pH range (3-8)
• Non-halogenated, non-phenolic and non-metallic
• Compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic compounds

BIOBAN ULTRA BIT 20 LE Antimicrobial  TDS | msds

• Low VOC; High purity
• Low color
• Low viscosity
• Broad-spectrum biocide useful for the protection of industrial water-based products against bacteria, yeasts, and fungi
• Long-lasting, non-formaldehyde based biocide
• Broad range of pH and temperature conditions

BIOBAN 655 TDS

• Broad spectrum biocide
• Easy to formulate
• Premium Performance

CANGUARD™ CT 615 PRESERVATIVE

• Low VOC content
• Fast acting with low odor and color
• Broad spectrum biocide against bacteria, yeasts, and molds
• In-use pH range 3-9.5
• Compatible with most anionic, cationic and non-ionic dispersants

DOWICIL™ 75 PRESERVATIVE TDS | msds

• Proven antimicrobial effectiveness
• Effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi
• Excellent compatibility with many types of aqueous formulations
• Effective over a broad pH range (2 to 12.5)
• Highly soluble in water

DOWICIL 150 Antimicrobial TDS | msds

• Proven antimicrobial effectiveness
• Cost effective preservative for aqueous systems
• Effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi
• Effective over a broad pH range

DOWICIL 96 Antimicrobial msds

• Broad-spectrum bactericide
• FExcellent solubility in water and oil
• Effective and stable at high pH levels

KATHON LXE  TDS | msds

• Biodegradable  with low toxicity
• Formaldehyde-free
• Premium Performance 

KATHON LX 1.5 %  TDS | msds

• Broad spectrum of activity against bacteria and fungi  
• Low use levels  
• Biodegradable and non-persistent in the environment 
• VOC free  
• Easy to formulate 

KATHON LX 150 TDS | msds

 

• Water based 
• Broad spectrum of activity against bacteria and fungi
• VOC free 
• Easy to formulate
• Rapid inhibition of microbial growth and enzyme synthesis

KORDEK MLX  TDS | msds

 

• Water soluble
• Formaldehyde-free
• Easy to formulate
• Premium Performance 

ROCIMA™ 30TDS | msds

• Excellent antimicrobial activity
• Fast-acting
• Extensive data supporting human and ecological safety when used as labeled
• Worldwide regulatory support
• Liquid formulation
• Excellent flexibility for use across many applications

ROCIMA 503 TDS | msds

• Broad field of application
• Contains a patent-pending formaldehyde releaser that produces low odor in the product and final formulation
• Excellent head space protection
• Liquid form
• Provides protection against a broad spectrum of bacteria

ROCIMA 518 TDS | msds

• Well-proven bactericide
• Active against bacterial and fungal spores
• Excellent chemical stability
• Retains activity even in highly alkaline systems
• Formaldehyde-free   

ROCIMA 520 TDS | msds

• Excellent bacterial and fungal control
• Prevents the growth of resistant strains of microorganisms
• May be employed in binders for final products to be used in close proximity to food, but not in immediate contact
• Contains active substances permitted by the BfR and FDA
• Highly effective; requiring only small quantities

ROCIMA 520S TDS | msds

• Excellent bacterial and fungal control
• Prevents the growth of resistant strains of microorganisms
• Permitted by the BfR and FDA
• Highly effective in applications with close proximity to food
• Does not contain cationic or phenolic substances

ROCIMA 521 TDS | msds

• Highly effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds
• Does not contain formaldehyde, cationic or phenolic substances

ROCIMA 523 TDS | msds

• Excellent bacterial and fungal control
• Prevents the growth of resistant strains of microorganisms
• Does not contain cationic or phenolic substances
• Complies with several food contact legislations of the EU and the FDA
• Liquid form

ROCIMA 535H

• Broad spectrum biocide
• Easy to formulate
• Premium Performance    

ROCIMA 535N TDS | msds

• Highly efficient preservative with a broad spectrum of activity
• Excellent head space protection
• Very low odor in both the product and the final formulation
• Optimum efficiency is achieved at pH between 7 and 9

ROCIMA 551 TDS | msds

• Outperforms MIT+BIT formulation 
• Free of halogenated compounds  
• Broad spectrum of activity against bacteria, yeasts and fungi 
• VOC free 
• Formaldehyde free, Bronopol free 
• Broad pH range of applications

ROCIMA 552 TDS | msds

• Contains active substances permitted for use in food contact coatings and adhesives
• VOC free
• Complies with several food contact legislations of the EU and the FDA
• Rapid, sanitizing efficacy
• Stable, long-term preservation of the finished product

ROCIMA 553 TTDS | msds

• Contains no added formaldehyde, nitrites, nitrosamines or cationic, phenolic or corrosive substances
• Does not contribute to VOC or AOX of the finished product
• Clear, liquid solution for easy incorporation

ROCIMA 554 TDS | msds

• VOC free
• Broad spectrum of activity against microorganisms
• Minimizes the risk of growth of resistant strains
• Rapid, sanitizing efficacy
• Stable, long-term preservation of the finished product
• Clear solution that shows very good compatibility with most systems

ROCIMA 560 TDS | msds

• Aqueous solution of the well-known active substances methylisothiazolone (MI) and chlormethylisothiazolone (CMI)
• Patented in-can protection with an initial rapid and powerful performance boost with more stable, long-term broad-spectrum activity
• Active substances permitted for indirect food contact
• Suited for VOC-free products, with virtually no contribution to AOX
• Excellent compatibility
• Allows robust preservation without exceeding existing labeling limits

ROCIMA 562 TDS | msds

• Provides an initial rapid and powerful performance boost with a long-term broad spectrum activity
• Contains active substances permitted for indirect food contact
• Suited for VOC-free products
• Virtually no contribution to AOX

ROCIMA 564 TDS | msds

• Highly effective against bacteria, fungi and yeast
• Broad pH stability
• Combines the speed of kill of CMI/MI with the long term protection of MI and BIT
• VOC free
• Formaldehyde free and bronopol free
• Blue Angel-approved combination

ROCIMA 586  TDS | msds

• Broad spectrum of activity against bacteria and fungi
• Fast acting
• Dual protective action
• Liquid-based and easy to formulate
• Formaldehyde-free and VOC-free formulation
• Compliant with FDA and BfR

ROCIMA 603 TDS | msds

• Contains no added formaldehyde, nitrites, nitrosamines or cationic, phenolic or corrosive substances
• Highly versatile and displays a broad range of activity
• Viscosity and color of finished products do not change
• Liquid form

ROCIMA 607 TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum efficacy
• Low-VOC formulation
• Metal-salts free
• APE free

ROCIMA 608 TDS | msds

• Fulfills the criteria of an in-can preservative for the EU Ecolabel
• Approved by the BfR and meets the regulations of the FDA
• Broad-spectrum activity
• Minimizes the risk of the development of resistant microorganisms
• Excellent long-lasting protection
• Highly stable

ROCIMA 623 TDS | msds

• Cost-effective control of bacteria and fungi in closed systems
• Long-term protection in the aqueous phase and an additional protection in the vapor phase
• Complies with several food contact legislations of the EU and the FDA

ROCIMA 623H 

• Cost-effective  
• Controls bacteria and fungi in closed systems
• Long-term protection in the aqueous phase 
• Additional protection in the vapour phase   

ROCIMA 629

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

ROCIMA BT 1S TDS

• Broad-spectrum activity in high pH systems, controlling bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds)
• Active ingredient is stable up to 150°C providing increased processing flexibility
• Ease of handling due to its liquid form
• Good compatibility in most aqueous compositions

ROCIMA BT 2S TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum activity in high pH systems for controlling bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds)
• Excellent processing flexibility
• Ease of handling
• Good compatibility in most aqueous compositions

ROCIMA BT NV2 TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum activity in high pH systems for controlling bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds)
• Active ingredient is stable up to 150°C, providing increased processing flexibility
• Ease of handling due to its liquid form
• Good compatibility in most aqueous compositions
• A zero-VOC-containing formulation that helps reduce VOC content

ROCIMA GT TDS | msds

• Broad-spectrum in-can biocide and bactericide for water-based technical products

ROCIMA KO TDS | msds

• Able to eradicate a wide range of microbes (fungal, bacterial, algal)
• Fast acting (effective control can occur in minutes)
• Environmentally friendly-decomposes to carbon dioxide, ammonia and bromide ions
• Liquid formulation for handling ease
• Does not contain or release HCHO and is non-mutagenic, non-carcinogenic, non-teratogenic
• Does not contribute problematic components to formulations or create long-term health and safety concerns

ROCIMA MB2X TDS | msds

• Provides a long-term and broad-efficacy spectrum
• VOC free and AOX free
• Based on active ingredients that comply with European and North American food contact regulations
• Blue Angel compliant

ROCIMA MBX TDS | msds

• Contains active substances permitted for use in food contact coatings and adhesives
• VOC free and AOX free
• Complies with several food contact legislations of the EU and the FDA
• Stable, long-term preservation of the finished product
• Blue Angel compliant

UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial TDS | msds

• Excellent compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants
• Biocidal activity over a broad pH and temperature range
• No odor at end-use concentrations
• Good chemical compatibility with many other antimicrobials