Products in Microbial Control & Preservation

Protectol® PE acts as a preservative and biocide, beneficial for creams, lotions, and disinfectant products in home care applications. Well-suited for adhesive and lubricant manufacturing, it presents anti-fungal and antimicrobial advantages, particularly effective in metalworking fluids.

Triameen Y12D-30 is a performance biocide effective against coronavirus and other enveloped viruses.

Arquad MCB-50 is a quaternary ammonium compound - Coco (fractionated) benzyldimethylammonium chloride.

WACKER® NE 4720 is an anionic oil-in-water emulsion of medium-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It has a low viscosity and can be easily diluted with water. WACKER® NE 4720 exhibits excellent wetting properties on various substrates. Importantly, it does not cause stress crack corrosion when in contact with acrylic glass or polycarbonates.

ZINC OMADINE™ 48% Dispersion Antimicrobial is an off-white 48% aqueous dispersion. It is a mixture in water of very fine particles of zinc pyrithione, a dispersant, and a viscosity control agent. ZINC OMADINE™ 48% Dispersion Antimicrobial inhibits the growth of a broad spectrum of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It also inhibits the growth of fungi, yeast, mold, and algae.

OMACIDE™ IPBC 20 Fungicide is a highly effective, fast acting antifungal agent based on the chemical active 3-iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC). It is a mild odor, amber colored liquid for use as a post treatment additive. This product is most effective when used in dilute soluble oil and semi-synthetic fluid systems. OMACIDE™ IPBC 20 Fungicide can be applied in metalworking, cutting, cooling, and lubricating fluids.

Proxel® LSR Preservative is a highly effective blend of two biocidal actives, which in combination provide complementary modes of action, leading to a robust and broad range efficacy. This makes the Proxel® LSR Preservative ideal for providing highly effective preservation for a wide range of water-based industrial applications.

Proxel® BD Preservative is a broad spectrum industrial preservative for use in aqueous systems, such as paints, synthetic polymer emulsions and thickeners. Its neutral pH helps avoid electrolyte shock.

Sodium Omadine® 2000 Antimicrobial is an effective preservative in most aqueous compositions. The concentration required to give protection depends on several factors including the susceptibility of the system to microbiological degradation, the extent to which microorganisms can gain access, the species involved, pH, temperature, and length of time for which protection is required.

Proxel® MB4 Preservative is a solvent-free, zero VOC, broad spectrum preservative for the protection of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is a dual active blend of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) that has been specially formulated. The actual labeling requirements for the formulated product should however be discussed with your local Lonza representative.

OMACIDE™ IPBC 40 Industrial Fungicide is a pungent aromatic, pale yellow to amber-colored liquid broad spectrum fungicide additive. It is used in architectural coatings, textiles, construction applications such as paints, stains, adhesives, caulks, and sealants, as well as plastic product applications to prevent dry film fungal growth. OMACIDE™ IPBC 40 Industrial Fungicide is also a very effective additive for controlling fungal growth in aqueous-based fluids such as inks and metalworking fluids.

VANTOCIL™ IB Antimicrobial is a broad spectrum, fast acting bactericide for the formulation of disinfectants and sanitisers. This product is a 20% aqueous solution of poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB). VANTOCIL™ IB Antimicrobial is produced for use in industrial, institutional, agricultural, food, beverage, and domestic disinfection applications, primarily as a solid surface disinfectant, specifically for hospitals, veterinary establishments, dairies, milking parlors, breweries, air-conditioning units, and pasteurizers in canned food & beverage bottling plants.

Proxel® TN Preservative is a dual active, broad spectrum biocide for the preservation of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is a 55% aqueous solution of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine, a formaldehyde release agent. It is effective in a wide range of industrial aqueous-based products. The combination of two active agents provides a quick microbial kill with long term protection. The “triazine” active agent gives enhanced head space protection in the container.

VANQUISH™ 100 Antimicrobial is based on the active agent N-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BBIT) and is recommended for use in tough and demanding applications especially those exposed to high UV levels. It is a broad spectrum antimicrobial used to prevent fungal, bacterial, and algal spoilage of polymers such as PVC, polyurethane, silicone, polyolefin, polyester, and acrylic articles such as shower curtains, coated fabric, vinyl wall coverings, floor coverings, appliance gaskets, wall and floor coatings, and swimming pool, pond, and ditch liners.

Proxel® BC Antimicrobial is broad spectrum preservative for the protection of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is an aqueous dispersion of formulation of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and a 3:1 blend of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT). This product is effective in polymer emulsions, paints, adhesives, pigment dispersions and household products.

Proxel® MB4 Antimicrobial is a solvent-free, zero VOC, broad spectrum preservative for the protection of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is an aqueous solution, dual active blend of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) that has been specially formulated. Proxel® MB4 Antimicrobial is effective in polymer emulsions, paints, adhesives, pigment dispersions, and household products.

Omacide™ IPBC 20% DPG Fungicide is a broad spectrum liquid fungicide based on the widely used fungicide active, 3-iodopropynybutylcarbamate (IPBC). It is a 20% blend of IPBC (active ingredient) in dipropylene glycol. It is recommended for use in the formulation of soluble oil and semi-synthetic concentrates. However, this product can also be used as a post treatment additive (i.e. Tank side addition) for metalworking fluid systems which have been identified as being contaminated with fungi.

OMACIDE™ IPBC 30 Fungicide is a broad spectrum liquid fungicide based on the widely used fungicide active, 3-iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC). It imparts dry film protection against fungal growth when formulated in exterior paints and coatings, wood stains, adhesives, caulks, sealants, paper coatings, textiles, and plastics. OMACIDE™ IPBC 30 Fungicide also provides excellent fungal control when used in inks and metalworking fluid systems.

PROXEL® XL2 Antimicrobial is a broad spectrum biocide for the preservation of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is a 10% aqueous propylene glycol solution of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one.

Proxel® BD Antimicrobial is a broad spectrum industrial preservative for use in aqueous systems such as paints, synthetic polymer emulsions, and thickeners. Its neutral pH helps avoid electrolyte shock. Based on the proven Arch chemical, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT), Proxel® BD Antimicrobial has an easy to use aqueous dispersion, additives compatible with customer products and processes, and good flow properties. It also contains no added formaldehyde, has low acute mammalian toxicity, and has a broad pH compatibility.

Proxel® BD20 Antimicrobial is a broad spectrum biocide for the preservation of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is a 20% aqueous dispersion of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. Proxel® BD20 Antimicrobial is effective in a wide range of industrial aqueous-based products such as emulsion paints, water-based adhesives, household products, printing inks, paper coating compositions, metal working fluids, and agricultural pesticide dispersions. This product should be added to the system as early in the process as possible.

Proxel® BZ Antimicrobial is a dual active broad spectrum biocide for the preservation of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is a 20% aqueous dispersion of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and zinc pyrithione. Proxel® BZ Antimicrobial is effective in a wide range of industrial aqueous-based products, particularly in those products that are susceptible to fungal contamination. Some of those areas include emulsion paints, water-based adhesives, pigment cakes/dispersions, printing inks, textile auxiliaries, and household products.

OMACIDETM™ IPBC 20 TX Fungicide is a highly effective broad spectrum fungicide suitable for the preservation of a variety of solvent-based industrial products, including architectural coatings, wood stains and construction materials, against spoilage from fungi & yeasts. The active agent is 3-iodo 2-propynyl-N-butylcarbamate (IPBC) in a solvent package of an ester alcohol and glycol ether.

Global Biocides M-Amine 1 is a highly cost-effective industrial amine buffer. It addresses common issues associated with conventional ammonia, such as odor. Moreover, Global Biocides M-Amine 1 boasts non-combustible and non-flammable properties, ensuring safer handling. With a proven track record in the coatings industry, it is extensively utilized in paints, colorants, and pigment dispersion products.

BIOTREND® GA50 is a 50% Glutaraldehyde solution, serving as a potent microbiocide for managing spoilage, odor-causing, corrosion-inducing, slime-forming bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria, fungi, yeast molds, and algae. It finds application in diverse settings such as paper mills and paper mill process water systems, water-based coatings for paper and paperboard, air washers, recirculating cooling water systems, heat transfer systems, oil well drilling, oil field processing, and pigments and filler slurries for food contact paper and paperboard.

BIOTREND® BIT20-D is a 20% aqueous dispersion of benzisothiazolin (BIT), utilized to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, including yeasts and molds. It serves as a highly effective biocide across various applications, such as preservation of latex paints, aqueous industrial preservation, polymer lattices, adhesives, joint compounds, and dispersed pigments like clays, titanium dioxide, and calcium carbonate. BIOTREND® GA50 is Zero VOC, devoid of formaldehyde, and does not generate MIT.

BIOTREND® CTL40-D is an industrial fungicide containing 2,4,5,6-tetrachloroisophthalonitrile (Chlorothalonil), designed to prevent deterioration and discoloration caused by fungi and mildew in various applications.

BIOTREND® BIT20-S is a 20% glycol-based solution of benzisothiazolin (BIT), serving as a highly effective biocide to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi, including yeasts and molds. It finds application in various industries such as the preservation of latex paints, aqueous industrial preservation, polymer lattices, adhesives, joint compounds, and dispersed pigments.

BIOTREND® CMT1.5 is a broad-spectrum, fast-acting biocide formulation comprising 1.5% 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT). It is effective for preserving a wide range of industrial products.

Global Biocides BCS - 3096W is a water-based, VOC-free preservative designed for industrial use in aqueous compositions.

BIOTREND® Eco-Clear is a cost-effective, broad-spectrum industrial preservative formulated with 9.0% of 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT). It offers unique benefits as it is an aqueous solution totally additive-free, making it a suitable replacement for formaldehyde-based or formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.

BIOTREND® SP40 is an industrial preservative containing sodium pyrithione as the active ingredient.

Ammonium benzoate, a fine, white powder, ammonium benzoate is used in the coatings industry as a cost-effective, amine-free flash rust inhibitor for ferrous substrates.

Ammonium benzoate, a fine, white powder, ammonium benzoate is used in the coatings industry as a cost-effective, amine-free flash rust inhibitor for ferrous substrates. This product is produced in the USA at our plant in Dayton, TN.

BactiBlock® In-can is an antimicrobial additive suitable to be used in a broad variety of paints, coatings, sealants and construction materials. This additive is specially designed to provide in-can preservation, that is to be used as preservative during product storage.