IN-CAN PRESERVATION FOR PAINTS & COATINGS

Quality coatings need the right preservative and selecting the right preservative package to ensure your coating's integrity, both during storage and after application, can be a daunting task. This complexity arises due to the myriad of environmental factors and microbial contaminants that paints and coatings may encounter, necessitating a tailored approach to preservative selection.

ChemPoint offers an extensive portfolio of broad-spectrum microbial control solutions from LANXESS. These solutions are meticulously designed to defend against a wide range of microbial threats, prolonging the life and enhancing the performance of your products. Use the guide below to help you determine which biocides may meet your needs or reach out to our technical team for assistance.

Build Your In-Can Preservative Package

Use our selector guide to find the right preservative based on your specific formulation details or review the preservative options below.

Step 1: Select your In-Can Preservative

Product	Active Ingredient	Features & Benefits
KATHON™ LX 1.5%	CMIT/MIT	End-use product pH 2-9 Broad-spectrum protection against bacterial and fungal microbes Does not release or contain formaldehyde Very low use rate
ROCIMA™ BT 2S	BIT	End-use product pH 2-12 Benzisothiazolinone bactericide High thermal stability

Step 2: Consider a Co-Preservatives or a Booster for Extended Protection

Product	Active Ingredient	Features & Benefits
DOWICIL™ QK-20	DBNPA	Quick-kill biocide for rapid decontamination Excellent for process and raw material disinfection Enhance in-can preservation
BIOBAN™ BP-30 BIOBAN™ BP-PLUS	Bronopol	End-use product pH 2-9 Excellent protection against bacteria Effective biocide against Pseudomonas species
BIOBAN™ 200 ROZONE™ 2000	DCOIT	End-use product pH 2-10 Excellent protection against fungi Good protection against algae and bacteria Ultra-low leaching for long-lasting protection Non-yellowing (not based on iodine)

Step 3: Explore our Dual Active Biocides for Enhanced and Extended Protection

Product	Active Ingredient	Features & Benefits
BIOBAN™ BTCM	CMIT/MIT + BIT	A combination biocide for cost-effective protection against bacteria and fungi Combines quick-action and long-term preservation Stability in a wide pH range
BIOBAN™ BZ	BIT + ZPT	Exceptional protection against bacteria and mold Excellent thermal and wide range of pH stability
ROCIMA™ 63	OIT + BCM + Diuron	Dry-film preservative for exterior paints and coatings Biocidal blend for excellent broad-spectrum protection against algae and fungi
ROCIMA™ 607	Bronopol + BIT	Blend for excellent broad-spectrum protection against bacteria and fungi, including Pseudomonas bacterial species Stability at high pH ranges
ROCIMA™ 586	Bronopol + CMIT/MIT	Blend for excellent broad-spectrum protection against bacteria, including Pseudomonas species

Select Your Dry-Film Preservative

Use our selector guide to find the right preservative based on your specific formulation details or review the preservative options below.

Step 1: For Excellent Protection from Fungal Growth

Product	Active Ingredient	Features & Benefits
BIOBAN™ 200 ROZONE™ 2000	DCOIT	Dry-film protection against fungi and algae Boosts bacterial and fungal in-can protection over a wide pH range 2-10 Ultra-low leaching for long lasting protection
BIOBAN™ O 45	OIT	In-can and dry-film protection against fungi and mold in exterior coatings Good stability at a pH range of 4-8 Synergistic with zinc oxide

Step 2: For Algae Antimicrobial Protection in Exterior Coatings

Product	Active Ingredient	Features & Benefits
ROCIMA™ 63	OIT + BCM + Diuron	Blended product contains the algaecide diuron along with OIT and carbendazim fungicides
BIOBAN™ 200 ROZONE™ 2000	DCOIT	DCOIT active ingredient provides dry film protection against fungi and algae Ultra-low leaching DCOIT

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IN-CAN PRESERVATION FOR PAINTS & COATINGS

Build Your In-Can Preservative Package

Step 1: Select your In-Can Preservative

Step 2: Consider a Co-Preservatives or a Booster for Extended Protection

Step 3: Explore our Dual Active Biocides for Enhanced and Extended Protection

Select Your Dry-Film Preservative

Step 1: For Excellent Protection from Fungal Growth

Step 2: For Algae Antimicrobial Protection in Exterior Coatings

Get a Sample

United States

Canada

Mexico

Europe, Middle East, Africa

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

The Netherlands

When You're Ready

Talk to an Expert

Support Articles

Online Inquiry

IN-CAN PRESERVATION FOR PAINTS & COATINGS

Build Your In-Can Preservative Package

Step 1: Select your In-Can Preservative

Step 2: Consider a Co-Preservatives or a Booster for Extended Protection

Step 3: Explore our Dual Active Biocides for Enhanced and Extended Protection

Select Your Dry-Film Preservative

Step 1: For Excellent Protection from Fungal Growth

Step 2: For Algae Antimicrobial Protection in Exterior Coatings

Get a Sample

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