Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Fluids & Lubricants Functions
- CAS No.
- 55406-53-6
- EC No.
- 259-627-5
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Highlights
Fungi (yeast and mold), while usually present, are not as easily detected by conventional methods, because the filamentous mycelial forms of mold tend to accumulate in machine crevices, in piping, on sump walls, gear boxes and other solid surfaces. Routine attempts to completely eliminate bacteria through continual use (and sometimes overuse) of bactericides alone usually result in conditions that encourage the growth of yeast and mold.
Heavy fungal contamination can often require both mechanical and chemical treatment. Dumping, cleaning and recharging fluids are costly procedures. Moreover, in today's regulatory climate, disposal of used fluid can be expensive. Therefore, it is important that the routine treatment of a system includes a fungicide, as well as a bactericide, to ensure longer system life and savings on replacement, cleaning, and disposal costs.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Fluids & Lubricants Type
- Fluids & Lubricants End Use
- Directions for Tankside Additions
We offer the following advice when making post treatment additions of OMACIDE IPBC 20 Fungicide.
1. Confirm the size of the system at the current operating level and determine the amount of OMACIDE IPBC 20 Fungicide necessary to treat the system. (See Table 1)
2. Carefully measure the biocide dose before adding it to the reservoir.
3. To ensure proper mixing, make post treatment additions of OMACIDE IPBC 20 Fungicide into areas of the metalworking fluid reservoir where there is good circulation.
4. For this biocide to be most effective, the addition should be made after any other required chemical, metalworking fluid concentrate, or make-up water addition.Table 1.
System Size Dose Gallons 350 ppm 500 ppm 100
1000
10,0003.5 ounces
5.5 cups
3.5 gallons5.0 ounces
8.0 cups
5.0 gallonsSystem Size Dose Liters 350 ppm 500 ppm 100
1000
10,00035 mls
350 mls
3.5 liters50 mls
500 mls
5.0 liters- Recommended Use Levels
A typical post treatment dose level for this product is between 350 and 750 ppm (parts per million) product as sold. The amount of OMACIDE IPBC 20 Fungicide used must never exceed the maximum US EPA approved dose of 5000 ppm product, as sold.
The need for an antimicrobial addition should be based on the results of standard microbiological tests (i.e. commercially available dipsticks) or chemical analysis for the active ingredient.
Whenever fungi are detected or there are visual signs of fugal masses (biofilm) in a metalworking fluid reservoir, and addition of OMACIDE IPBC 20 Fungicide should be made. We recommended waiting 24 to 48 hours prior to conducting another microbial evaluation. The US EPA guideline for post treatment antimicrobial additions states that the maximum approved dose must not be exceeded per event. If repeated doses are found to be necessary within a limited time frame contact should be made with the fluid or antimicrobial additive supplier. This scenario is usually indicative of either an incompatibility of the antimicrobial product with the metalworking fluid or a more serious microbial problem.- Why Treatment is Necessary
Unchecked growth of microorganisms in metalworking fluids can cause fluid deterioration, resulting in damage to fluid handling systems, tools, and the work-piece. These problems can be controlled through the proper use of biocides. These problems may also be caused by other conditions. Therefore, we recommend making post treatment additions of OMACIDE™ IPBC 20 Fungicide after testing the fluid for the presence of microorganisms. Since this product is a fungicide, bacterial contamination will require the use of another biocide.
The Importance of Record Keeping
Careful record keeping is essential for maintaining a clean system. The results of standard tests on a system (such as bacterial and fungal counts, pH and alkalinity) should be recorded regularly. A log of post treatment additions, biocide levels, and visual observations should also be kept. This type of record keeping can detect trends and serve to alert workers to a possible problem before the situation gets out of hand. In addition, data can be passed along to the fluid or biocide supplier when they are called upon to solve a problem.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild
- Typical Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Ingredient | min. 20 | % | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.03 | — | — |
| Weight | 8.6 | Ibs/gal | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
- OMACIDE™ IPBC 20 Fungicide is available in the US in 99 lb. and 485 lb. containers.