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ROCIMA™ MBX

VOC- and AOX-free, in-can preservative for paints, binders and related products

 

Description:

ROCIMA™ MBX biocide is an aqueous solution of BIT(1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one) and MIT (2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) for the in-can preservation of technical products. This VOC- and AOX-free preparation is highly compatible in most binder and paint systems.

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Used in:

  • Latex emulsions
  • Tackifiers
  • Mineral slurries
  • Pigment dispersions and other technical water-based products
  • Paints
  • Adhesives
  • Household products

Advantages:

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

Properties:

Typical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.

Appearance

colourless to yellowish liquid

Odour

mild

Colour (Gardner) max. 3. ISO 4630
Density 20°C 1.025 ± 0.015 g/ml ISO 2811-3

Refractive index n

20

D

1.350 ± 0.010 g/ml

ASTM
D 1218-02

pH, as is

8.5 – 9.5