All Biocides (Preservatives) for Coatings and Inks

Parmetol® A 26 N distributed by DKSH acts as a preservative. It is a stabilized aqueous preparation based on chloromethyl-/methylisothiazolone (CMI/MI) and reaction product of ethylene glycol, urea and paraform. It has characteristic odor and contains only biodegradable components. It is suitable for a broad range of water-based formulations.

• It offers a broad and balanced spectrum of effects against bacteria, yeast and mold.
• It is suitable for use in textured coatings and plasters.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.10-0.20% and pH range is 3-9.5.
• Parmetol® A 26 N has a shelf life of 36 months and is available in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain and Thailand.

Parmetol® DF 35 N distributed by DKSH acts as a preservative. It is a stabilized aqueous preparation based on chloromethyl-/methylisothiazolone (CMI/MI) and reaction product of ethylene glycol, urea and paraform. It is recommended for the preservation of a broad range of water-based formulations.

• It offers a broad, balanced spectrum of effects against bacteria, yeast and mold.
• It has an aldehyde-like odor and contains only biodegradable components.
• It is used in dispersion paints, textured coatings and plasters.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.10-0.20% and pH range is 3-10.
• Parmetol® DF 35 N has a shelf life of 24 months and is available in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand.

KATHON™ LX 1.5% distributed by DKSH is a liquid preservative. It contains isothiazolone active ingredient CMIT/MIT. It inhibits and controls bacterial and fungal growth.

• It is used in industrial aqueous compositions such as latex paints, industrial coatings, polymer latices, specialty pigments and building materials.
• It does not offer dry film protection against fungi or algae.
• KATHON™ LX 1.5% is available in Canada.
• It has a shelf life of 18 months.

ROZONE™ 2000 distributed by DKSH is a liquid fungicide and algicide. It is a liquid mildewcide for the protection of paint films and coatings. It is a high-performance preservative against the growth of surface molds which also displays excellent activity against algae and bacteria.

• It has a very low water solubility.
• It has a high resistance to leaching even on weathered surfaces and provides a long-term protection.
• It is designed for water- or solvent-based coatings.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.2-0.55%.
• ROZONE™ 2000 is available in Canada.

BIOBAN™ O 45 ANTIMICROBIAL distributed by DKSH is a liquid fungicide. It is an active ingredient which inhibits and controls fungal growth of many fungi associated with odors, staining, discoloration, and general biodeteroriation in industrial applications.

• BIOBAN™ O 45 ANTIMICROBIAL is designed for latex, solvent based paints, semitransparent-, solid stains and building materials such as elastomeric roof and wall coatings.
• It is used to control fungi in dispersed pigment, colorants and extended slurries.
• It is available in Canada.
• It has a shelf life of 60 months.

Parmetol® MBX distributed by DKSH is a highly-effective in-can preservative without formaldehyde and AOX. It is a combination of benzisothiazolone (BIT), methylisothiazolon (MIT) and bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine (BDA). It provides immediate action with long-term protection, specifically designed for fast germ count reduction in contaminated process water.

• It is used in dispersion paints, textured coatings and plasters.
• It contains only biodegradable components.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.10-0.40%.
• Parmetol® MBX has a shelf life of 18 months.
• It is available in Australia, Spain, Philippines and New Zealand.

ADINS® Protection N4 by Tolsa is an antimicrobial additive based on sodium pyrithione hydrous magnesium silicate. Acts as an effective in-can preservative, preventing microbial degradation during storage and ensuring product quality before application.

• Through its unique encapsulation technology, the release of active substances is controlled and prolonged over time.
• This reduces the total quantity of biocides needed for the same level of antimicrobial protection compared to unencapsulated solutions.
• Minimizes the release of harmful substances into the environment, protecting both human health and ecosystems.
• ADINS® Protection N4 prolongs the life cycle of paints and coatings by preventing microbial growth on applied surfaces, resulting in less product waste and fewer reapplications.

Parmetol® SBX distributed by DKSH is a production hygiene integrated in-can preservative. It is a synergistic working combination of benzisothiazolone (BIT), sodium pyrithione and bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine (BDA). It offers a broad, balanced spectrum of effect against bacteria, yeasts and molds, even at low use concentrations.

• It has a characteristic odor and is free of chloromethylisothiazolone, formaldehyde, formaldehyde depots and other aldehydes.
• It is fully effective in cationic and non-ionic systems and pH range of 3-11.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.05-0.20% for dispersion paints and printing lacquers, and 0.05-0.15% for textured coatings and plasters.
• Parmetol® SBX has a shelf life of 18 months and is available in Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain and Thailand.

Parmetol® DF 19 forte distributed by DKSH acts as a preservative. It is a wet-ground dispersion of fungicidal and algaecidal actives. It provides reliable and cost-efficient protection to various types of coatings used for outdoor applications. It is odorless and is free of VOC and organic solvents.

• It offers a broad spectrum of efficacy.
• It is suitable for dispersion paints, plasters, textured-, surface and facade coatings and other building chemical products.
• Its recommended dosage level is 0.5-2.0% and pH range is 3-12.
• Parmetol® DF 19 forte has a shelf life of 12 months and is available in Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand.

SANIPOL® 75 distributed by DKSH is a surface sanitizer. It is an excellent preventive agent for surfaces prone to contaminations by any type of microorganisms. It is based on OIT and benzalkonium chloride. It is designed for the cleaning and disinfection of substrates that can be contaminated by any type of microorganisms, especially fungi and algae.

• It provides long term protection with broad spectrum efficacy.
• It finds its application on surfaces such as walls, roofs or other facing masonry that are going to be exposed to adverse atmospheric conditions, and that can also be protected afterwards with a film of coating.
• It does not affect coating films and does not require rinsing off.
• It has a shelf life of 12 months.
• It is available in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden.