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PROMEX™ OIT14

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Promex™ OIT14 is a broad spectrum biocide formulation consisting of a 14% glycolic solution of 2-octyl-2H-isothiazolin-3-one. It is frost stable to -5°C. It is manufactured to the highest purity standards.

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

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
26530-20-1
EC No.
247-761-7

Features & Benefits

Fluids & Lubricants Features
Key Features
  • Particularly effective as a fungicide for a wide range of industrial applications.
  • Glycol based
  • Broad spectrum of activity against microrganisms responsible for spoilage.
  • 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.
  • Frost stable
  • May be used to provide both in can and dry film protection.
Microbial Deterioration

PROMEX™OIT14 prevents or minimizes microbial deterioration of products and resulting consequences such as:
Gassing

  • Changes in viscosity
  • Phase separation
  • Malodours
  • Staining due to microbial grow.
Microbial Deterioration

PROMEX™OIT14 prevents or minimizes microbial deterioration of products and resulting consequences such as:
Gassing

  • Changes in viscosity
  • Phase separation
  • Malodours
  • Staining due to microbial grow.

Applications & Uses

Fluids & Lubricants Type
Coating Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Applications

PROMEX™ OIT14 is highly suitable for the preservation of a wide variety of industrial products including surface coatings, adhesives, pigments, metal working fluids and other industrial products. Able to provide both in-can and dry film protection and may be used in conjunction with other industrial biocides such as PROMEX™ BIT to give cost effective broad spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. It shows highest efficacy and stability in a wide pH range of pH 4 - 12. Use levels of PROMEX™OIT14 normally range from 0.05 - 0.15% (in-can applications) and 0.3-0.8% (dry film applications), based on total finished weight of product.
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
  • Stains and varnishes
  • Adhesives
  • Sealants and caulks
  • Metal working fluids
  • Pigments 

Properties

Characteristic Properties
  • Pale yellow to amber liquid
  • Compatible with most commonly occurring raw materials.
  • Odorless at use level
  • Stable over wide pH range 4 - 12
  • Light stable

Technical Details & Test Data

Microbial Efficacy
Bacteria Mic (ppm) Fungi and yeasts Mic (ppm)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 3000 Aspergillus niger 60
Pseudomonas putida 330 Penicillium mineoluteum 15
Escherichia coli 825 Fusarium solani 10
Staphylococcus aureus 70 Geotrichum candidum 60
Proteus vulgaris 650 Candida albicans 15

 

Aquatic Toxicity (OIT)
LC50 96h, Fish 0.116 mg / l
LC50 48h, Daphnia 0.32 mg / l

 

Toxicological Effects (OIT)
LD50, oral, rat

275 mg / kg (active ingredient)

LD50, dermal, rat

>2000mg / kg (active ingredient)