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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: LANXESS Antimicrobials and Preservatives
- Product: BIOBAN™
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
BIOBAN™ 425
BIOBAN™ 425 Antimicrobial is a dual active biocide that provides excellent antimicrobial protection from bacteria and fungi in cleaners, detergents, household and industrial wet wipe applications.
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Active Concentrations: MIT at15.0% and OIT at 10.0%
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Pale yellow
pH: 2 - 6
Boiling point: (760 mmHg) 100 °C (212 °F)
Relative density (water = 1): 1.114
CAS numbers: 9004-74-4, 2682-20-4, 7732-18-5, 26530-20-1, 25322-68-3
Primary Chemistry:
2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) and 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (OIT)
- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: LANXESS Antimicrobials and Preservatives
- Product: BIOBAN™
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
BIOBAN™ 425 is a low VOC solution of two antimicrobial active ingredients (2-methyl-4 isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) and 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (OIT). BIOBAN™ 425 Antimicrobial offers a broad-spectrum of antibacterial protection and enhanced antifungal efficacy for a wide range of products and applications. The product is formaldehyde-free and the active ingredients in BIOBAN™ 425 are compliant with US EPA’s Design for the Environment (DfE) program.
BIOBAN™ 425 can be dosed within a range of 0.01-0.075% product, as supplied in accordance with its US EPA label.
Specifications
Active Concentrations: MIT at15.0% and OIT at 10.0%
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Pale yellow
pH: 2 - 6
Boiling point: (760 mmHg) 100 °C (212 °F)
Relative density (water = 1): 1.114
CAS numbers: 9004-74-4, 2682-20-4, 7732-18-5, 26530-20-1, 25322-68-3
Primary Chemistry:
2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) and 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (OIT)
Features & Benefits
- Broad formulation use
- Excellent pH (2 to 10) stability
- Excellent temperature (up to 50°C) stability
- Ease of incorporation in household products compatible with anionic, cationic, and non-ionic surfactants
- Does not contain or release formaldehyde
- Formulated with low-VOC ingredients
- Eco-friendly profile
- Safe and effective at low use levels
Problems Solved
Contamination or spoilage of wet wipe solutions
Stability at high pH levels in wipes
Poor preservation in wipes against fungi and mold species
High VOC biocides and preservatives
Compatibility issues with typical surfactants in wipes formulations
Low cost to treat in wipe applications
Applications
All-purpose cleaners
Laundry detergents
Dish detergents
Raw materials and surfactants
Automotive washes and waxes
Floor polishes and cleaners
Air care formulations
Wet wipes
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