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PROMEX™ MIT10

1 of 19 products in this brand
Promex™ MIT10 is a broad spectrum aqueous formulation consisting of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one .

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Bactericide, Biocide, Fungicide

End Uses: Waterborne Adhesive, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Sealant

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Formaldehyde-free, Heavy Metal-free, Non-Phenolic

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
CAS No.
2682-20-4
EC No.
220-239-6
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Features
  • Effective bactericide / fungicide for a wide range of industrial applications.
  • Aqueous based
  • Broad spectrum of activity against relevant microrganisms.
  • Free from formaldehyde, formaldehyde releasers, phenolics, heavy metals.
  • Easy to incorporate into a wide range of industrial products
  • Cost effective, low use levels
  • Good compatibility with other raw materials
  • Effective over wide pH range
Microbial Deterioration

PROMEX™ MIT10 prevents or minimizes microbial deterioration of products and resulting consequences such as:

  • Gassing
  • Phase separation
  • Changes in viscosity
  • Malodours 

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Applications

PROMEX™ MIT10 is highly suitable for the preservation of a wide variety of industrial products including coatings, adhesives, polymer emulsions, pigments, font solutions and other water based industrial products.
Experience shows that compatibility with most products and raw materials is excellent, although compatibility testing and determination of most effective use concentrations is recommended.
Application areas:

  • Paints
  • Adhesives
  • Sealants and caulks
  • Polymer emulsions

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value4 - 8
Use Levels0.1 - 0.3
Characteristic Properties
  • Colorless aqueous based liquid
  • Compatible with most commonly occurring raw materials.
  • Easy to incorporate
  • Simple to incorporate

Technical Details & Test Data

Microbial Efficacy
Bacteria Mic (ppm) Fungi and yeasts Mic (ppm)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 350 Aspergillus niger 7500
Pseudomonas putida 200 Penicillium fusiculosum 2000
Escherichia coli 200 Penicillium mineoluteum 2000
Staphylococcus aureus 400 Fusarium sp 3000
Proteus vulgaris 250 Candida albicans 1000

 

Ecological Effects

Biodegradable. When diluted below the minimum inhibitory concentration PROMEX™ MIT has low bioaccumulation potential.