Brands in Microbial Control & Preservation

1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or BIT (CAS: 2634-33-5), the primary active ingredient in Arxada's Proxel® range, is widely recognized as one of the most versatile, compatible and trusted broad spectrum preservative solutions available for the Home Care market. Aside from single-active products based on BIT alone, the Proxel® range also encompasses cost-effective and specialist blends with carefully-identified co-actives providing flexibility of choice for difficult-to-preserve systems. Proxel® GXL and Proxel® AQ have been pre-approved by the EPA for use in Safer Choice labeled products and have been reviewed by NSF International’s Sustainability Program. For consumers the Safer Choice logo provides recognition that the product has been evaluated for its effect on the environment and human health. Utilizing ingredients that are considered the safest in their class. Safety without sacrificing quality or performance.

Vantocil® IB and Vantocil® TG are aqueous solutions of the powerful antibacterial preservative poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride [PHMB], an active offering broad pH tolerance, low foam and good heat stability. Applications are varied, and include surface care, fabric care and automotive care.

Protectol® types are biocides that are rated as active substances under the European Biocidal Products Regulation. Protectol® products are used for human hygiene purposes as well as for the disinfection of surfaces, materials, equipment, and furniture and for veterinary hygiene purposes.

Zinc Omadine® is the most popular anti-dandruff ingredient in the world offering bactericide-fungicide efficacy in shampoos, conditioners and leave-on products. Lonza’s Zinc Omadine® products have been providing dandruff relief and improved scalp health for over 50 years.

Triameen Y12D is a distilled dodecyl dipropylene triamine.

The Omacide™ range, based on the trusted antifungal IPBC, provides broad compatibility and ease-of-use within a variety of homecare products, offering exceptional activity against yeast and mold growth.

Sodium Omadine® is a zero-VOC solution of the trusted antimicrobial sodium pyrithione, and can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in a wide variety of household products in areas such laundry care, surface cleaning and aircare.

Casacide™ are used extensively in a wide range of anti‐microbial, disinfectant and detergent applications marketed outside of the European Union. The chloroxylenol grades are not supported, at present, under BPR (EU Regulation 528/2012) and so are not permitted, currently, for use as components of biocidal formulations for marketing within the European Union.