KATHON™ CG/ICP II is a CMIT/MIT based preservative similar to KATHON™ CG/ICP, but it contains a lower level of magnesium salts for salt-sensitive formulations. It is an EPA approved preservative for use in household and industrial cleaning products.
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KATHON™ CG/ICP is an EPA registered CMIT/MIT product designed for in-can preservation in a broad range of household, institutional and industrial products. The 30 years experience with isothiazolinone chemistries provide you with top quality preservatives and access to:
• Highly detailed regulatory data for safe use in your products • Extensive toxicological database • Environmental fate database that is continually updated • Safe handling expertise that can help you in your manufacturing facilities • Technical expertise with isothiazolinone chemistry and product preservation in general
Product Specifications
Appearance: clear liquid Color: pale blue to pale green Odor: mild Contains 2.95% inert ingredient (2.8% Magnesium salt and 0.15% Cupric Nitrite) Specific gravity at 20°C: 1.02 Density, lb/gal: 8.4 pH, as supplied: 2.5 - 4.5 CAS# 26172-55-4/ 2682-20-4
Primary Chemistry: Methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT)
Features & Benefits
Broad-spectrum of activity Low level of metal salt Protection against bacteria and fungi Wide range of pH stability up to 8.5 Effective at a low level of use 0.05 - 0.15% No color or odor imparted into end products Excellent compatibility with surfactants Safe at recommended use levels Rapidly biodegradable Active Ingredient in this product is listed by EPA in the Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Problems Solved
Inadequate protection of cleaning solutions and agricultural products against bacteria and mold A high content of metal salts in some chloromethyl-methylisothiazolone (CMIT/MIT) preservatives pH changes and incompatibility issues associated with the use of biocides and preservatives Supply challenges with isothiazolinone and other biocidal chemistries
Applications
Cleaners and polishes, such as all-purpose cleaners, cleaning and industrial use wipes, floor and furniture polishes/waxes, automotive washes, polishes and waxes Laundry products, such as liquid laundry detergents, fabric softeners and pre-spotters Liquid detergents, such as dish wash detergents and general liquid cleaning solution Other applications, such as moist towelettes, air fresheners, moist sponges, gel air fresheners Raw materials and surfactants preservation
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