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.

Vinkocide™ X10 S distributed by DKSH is a broad-spectrum preservative. It is a fungicide and is composed of DCOIT. It exhibits excellent long-term efficacy.

• It is non-polar and has no VOC.
• It is cost efficient and has low leachability and possesses an excellent temperature stability.
• Suitable for use in decorative wood coating and solvent based paints.
• Recommended dosage level of Vinkocide™ X10 S is 0.5-2.0%.
• It is available in Asia and Europe.
• It has a shelf life of 24 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.

BIOPOL® JM 15 distributed by DKSH is a cost-effective, broad spectrum, biocide. It is an in-can preservative based on CMIT/MIT, EDDM and O-formal.

• It shows long term preservation, good head space protection and quick biocide activity.
• It offers protection for water based products in wet state from bacterial, fungal and algal growth.
• It is recommended for dispersion paints and polymer emulsions.
• Its balanced composition combines long terms preservation and quick biocide activity and has excellent hot climate stability.
• The shelf life of BIOPOL® JM 15 is 18 months.
• The dosage level of the grade is 0.05-0.30%.
• It is available in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden.

Parmetol® A 28 S distributed by DKSH is an in-can preservative. It is a water-based combination of chloromethyl-/methylisothiazolone (CMIT/MIT) and bronopol. It has a reduced risk of contact allergy at normal use concentration. It is suitable for a broad range of water-based products.

• It shows enhanced efficacy especially against Pseudomonas sp.
• It is free of VOC, organic solvents and N-/O-formals.
• It is used in dispersion paints, textured coatings and plasters.
• It contains only biodegradable components and is fully effective in cationic, anionic and non-ionic systems.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.10-0.20% and pH range is 3-8.5.
• Parmetol® A 28 S has a shelf life of 24 months and is available in Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain and Thailand.

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.