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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: KATHON™ CG/ICP Isothiazolinone Microbiocide
- Product: KATHON™ CG/ICP Preservative
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
KATHON™ CG/ICP II
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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CAS numbers: 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4
Appearance: Clear liquid
Color: Pale blue to pale green/blue
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: 1.7 - 3.7
Primary Chemistry:
Methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT)
- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: KATHON™ CG/ICP Isothiazolinone Microbiocide
- Product: KATHON™ CG/ICP Preservative
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
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
Specifications
CAS numbers: 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4
Appearance: Clear liquid
Color: Pale blue to pale green/blue
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: 1.7 - 3.7
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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- Air Freshener
- Automotive Cleaner
- Bathroom Cleaner
- Biocides and Pesticides
- Carpet Cleaner
- Countertop Cleaner
- Detergent
- Dish Wash, Soap
- Dishwashing Detergent
- Furniture Polish
- Gel Packs
- Granite Cleaner
- Hard Surface Cleaner
- Ice Packs
- Laundry Detergent
- Shower Cleaner
- Stain Remover
- Stainless Steel Cleaner
- Tile Cleaner
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