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BUSAN® 1078 is a highly effective, EPA-registered preservative based on an aqueous mixture of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT). It provides excellent broad-spectrum microbial protection at low use levels for water-based paints, coatings, adhesives, and industrial products.
BUSAN® 1078 is a combination of two nonionic isothiazoline derivatives that provide broad-spectrum microorganism control in water-based industrial applications. It is a non-foaming, water-based product that remains persistent in the system, providing microbiological control over an extended period of time. When diluted below use concentrations, BUSAN® 1078 is readily biodegradable and is easily deactivated when necessary.
The product should be added early in the manufacturing process to prevent any unknown contaminants from becoming a potential problem and at a point that will assure uniform mixing. To ensure uniform mixing, add BUSAN® 1078 microbicide to latex or solutions slowly with agitation.
Active Ingredients:
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one: 1.11–1.15%
2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one: 0.30–0.39%
Inert Ingredients: 98.50%
Appearance: Colorless to pale blue liquid
Density at 20°C (68°F): 1.02 g/cm³
Weight per US Gallon: 8.4–8.5 lb
pH (as supplied): 2.5–5.0
pH (100 ppm in water): 6.5
Flash Point: >100°C (212°F)
Freezing Point: -3.0°C (26.6°F)
CAS Numbers: 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4
Primary Chemistry:
Methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone
Bacterial and fungal contamination in water-based paints and coatings
Microbial degradation of adhesives and tackifiers
Spoilage of latex emulsions and polymer slurries
Biofilm formation and fouling in industrial systems
In-can preservation challenges in coating components and additives
BUSAN® 1078 is FDA allowed in multiple categories:
Paints & Coatings:
Water-based paints and coatings
Paper and wood coatings
Architectural product finishes
Building materials (mastics, caulk, joint cement, spackling, grouting)
Adhesives & Tackifiers:
Animal glues and vegetable glues
Natural rubber latices
Polyvinyl acetate emulsions
Styrene-butadiene latices
Acrylic latices
Tackifiers derived from resin and hydrocarbon resins
Polymer & Latex Preservation:
Synthetic and natural polymer latices
Styrene-butadiene, carboxylated styrene-butadiene, acrylic emulsions
Biopolymers for industrial use (xanthum gum, gum arabic, starch-derived polymers)
Casein-derived polymers
Industrial Water Systems:
Recirculating cooling water systems
Closed-loop water cooling systems
Air washer systems
Metalworking fluids
Reverse osmosis systems
Other Applications:
Dispersed pigments (titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, magnesium silicate)
Conveyor lubricants (water-based)
Fuel preservation
Polishes and waxes
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