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KORALONE™ B-119
KORALONE™ B-119 is a 19% active, aqueous solution of 1,2- benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) in-can preservative. It is excellent and recommended and excellent in the preserving household, industrial, and institutional cleaning and laundry products.
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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: LANXESS Industrial Microbiocides
- Product: KORALONE™ Microbiocide
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
KORALONE™ B-119 is a 19% BIT-based preservative (1,2 Benzisothiazolin-3-one) similar to ROCIMA™ BT 2S and BT NV2 but carries EPA approvals for use in household, institutional, and industrial cleaning products.
KORALONE™ B-119 offers exceptional stability in high-pH formulations and at elevated temperatures. It also features improved compatibility compared to other isothiazolinone actives, especially in the presence of amines, quats, and anionic surfactants.
KORALONE™ B-119 is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and has been granted EPA Registration No. 80285-2-707 for use in various types of cleaning products and detergents.
Specifications
CAS number: 2634-33-5
Physical state: liquid
Color: Yellow to brown
Odor: Mild odor
pH (10% solution): 12–13.5
Viscosity: 200–500 cP
Specific gravity 1.14 at 25°C
Boiling point (760 mmHg): 100°C (212°F)
Flashpoint: >93°C (199°F)
Primary Chemistry: A 19% active aqueous solution of 1,2 Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) in dipropylene glycol and water
Features & Benefits
- Broad-spectrum activity in high-pH systems, controlling bacteria and fungi (yeasts and molds)
- Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releaser free
- Ease of handling and compatibility with aqueous formulations
- Compatible care chemicals ingredients, including quaternary, nonionic, and anionic surfactants
- Safe to use at recommended use levels
- Stable over a wide range of pH (4 to 12)
- Stable in the presence of amines
- Stable at high-temperature conditions up to 50°C
- Environmentally acceptable; rapidly degrades, does not bioaccumulate, and is nonpersistent in the environment
Problems Solved
CMIT use restriction in cleaning solutions and products
Poor preservation in pH systems higher than 9
Limited stability in high-temperature and extreme-pH conditions
Applications
Home cleaning products, including floor waxes and polishes, surface cleaners, window cleaners, and dish detergents Liquid laundry additives, including laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and stain removers Car care products, including car washing products, car waxes, and silicone emulsions
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