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UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial
UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial is a glutaraldehyde based biocide similar to UCARCIDE™ 25, except for the 50% active content. It is EPA approved for antimicrobial use in a wide range of consumer applications.
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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: LANXESS Glutaraldehyde
- Product: UCARCIDE™
- Industries: Care Chemicals
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial and UCARCIDE™ 25 Antimicrobial are glutaraldehyde based products that have found widespread use in a variety of preservative applications.
UCARCIDE™ 50 Antimicrobial is a broad-spectrum biocide that is easily dissolved in water. Its biocidal activity is due to the ability of glutaraldehyde to react with the primary amines of the microbial cell wall, which prevents normal metabolic functions and result in cell death. UCARCIDE™ antimicrobials are effective in both acidic and basic systems. However, the rate of antimicrobial activity is dependent on several factors, including pH, time, temperature, and concentration.
Specifications
Appearance: Transparent, colorless
Active: 50%
pH @ 25°C/77°F: 3.1 to 4.5
Solubility in water, 20°C/68°F: Miscible
Boiling point: 100.5°C/213°F
Freezing point: -21°C/-6°F
Specific gravity: @ 20/20°C (68°F): 1.129
Vapor pressure @ 20°C/68°F: 0.2 mm Hg
CAS number: 111-30-8
Primary Chemistry:
Glutaraldehyde
Features & Benefits
- Antimicrobial efficacy against bacteria, mold, and yeast at low use concentrations (0.01-0.1% active ingredient)
- Excellent compatibility with anionic, non-ionic, and cationic surfactants
- Biocidal activity over a broad pH and temperature range
- No odor at end-use concentrations
- Good chemical compatibility with many other antimicrobials
- High salt tolerance
- Complete solubility in water
- Formaldehyde-free
Problems Solved
Need highly concentrated glutaraldehyde based biocide
Limited efficacy preservative against mildew
Slow efficacy of in-can preservatives
Applications
General preservative use in water-based industrial, institutional, and consumer products
Preservation of concentrates where effective preservation is needed after dilution
Household cleaning products
Laundry detergents
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