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 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.

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® 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.

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.

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.

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.

Parmetol® K 11 distributed by DKSH acts as a preservative. It is a combination of chloromethyl-/methylisothiazolone (CMIT/MIT), stabilized with copper and magnesium salts. It is suitable for the preservation of a broad range of water-based products. It is recommended for use in e-coatings.

• It is free of VOC and organic solvents and contains only biodegradable components.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.05-0.15% and pH range is 3-8.5.
• Parmetol® K 11 has a shelf life of 18 months and is available in Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain and Thailand.

Parmetol® N 20 distributed by DKSH is an in-can preservative without N-/0-formals. It is free of chloromethylisothiazolone/methylisothiazolone (CMIT/MIT), heavy metals and salts. Suitable for fungicidal and bactericidal preservation of a broad range of water-based products.

• It offers a reduced risk of contact allergy at normal use concentration.
• It is nearly odorless and contains only biodegradable components.
• It is used in dispersion paints, textured coatings and plasters.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.3% and pH range is 3-8.5.
• Parmetol® N 20 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.