About Arxada

Arxada, established in 2021, is a prominent entity in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It's a new name for a company with a long heritage, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients, and continues to lead by leveraging advanced innovation and deep industry knowledge. Arxada's innovative ingredients ensure strong bonding, improved durability, and resistance to environmental factors like moisture and temperature changes, making them indispensable in both industrial and consumer products. Noteworthy brands of Arxada include: Proxel® range of preservatives Lonzacure® range of crosslinking agents Vanquish™ range of preservatives ACRAWAX® range of waxes Omacide™ range of preservatives Discover more about Arxada

Polyphase® 678

Polyphase® 678 by Arxada is a biocide. It is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, molds and yeasts. It has good miscibility with other active ingredients. Polyphase® 678 is used in adhesives and sealants.

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Mergal® 174II

Mergal® 174II by Arxada is a liquid in-container preservative designed for use in adhesives. It provides broad-spectrum protection and delivers cost-effective performance at low use levels. It offers headspace protection through the on-demand release of formaldehyde.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is easy to incorporate into formulations and features a low freezing point with excellent freeze-thaw stability.</li> <li>Recommended usage level is 0.1-0.3% based on total weight of formulations.</li> <li>Mergal® 174II has a shelf life of 24 months.</li></ul>

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Mergal® 399

Mergal® 399 by Arxada is a wet-state preservative designed for waterborne systems. It also acts as a fast-acting antibacterial agent for various systems. It is free of CIT and MIT, compatible across a wide pH range, and temperature stable. It is used in adhesives. Recommended dosage level is 0.05-0.2%. Mergal® 399 has a shelf life of 36 months.

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