Film Protection Biocides for Coatings and Inks

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.

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.

FUNGIPOL® CP 123 distributed by DKSH is a VOC-, carbendazim- & diuron-free dry film preservative based on microencapsulated OIT, DCOIT and IPBC. It is used for protecting waterborne paint films & coatings against fungal and algal growth.

• It exhibits stability in a broad range of pH & temperatures and possesses a mild odor.
• It also improves resistance against alkali, UV & leaching.
• Suitable for interior- & exterior and other eco-friendly formulations.
• The recommended dosage level is between 0.25%-3.0%.
• The shelf life of FUNGIPOL® CP 123 is 12 months.
• It is available in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania & Sweden.

Proxel® BZ Plus by Arxada is an antibacterial/anti-fungal preservative. It is an aqueous dispersion of a blend of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and zinc 2-pyridine-thiol-1- oxide.

• It offers effective control of a wide range of bacterial and fungal organisms at economic concentrations.
• It exhibits long-term storage stability.
• It provides ease of use due to its liquid form and very good compatibility in most aqueous systems.
• Proxel® BZ Plus is used in paints and stains.

Zinc Omadine® ZOE by Arxada is a highly effective broad-spectrum dry film preservative that provides protection against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts, algae, and fungi.

• It is color-stable and offers good leaching resistance.
• It is particularly effective as a single active dry film preservative for architectural and industrial paints and coatings.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.

Polyphase® AF3 by Arxada is a non-metallic fungicide. It is used as a dry film preservative in wood protection and lacquers. It is suitable for waterborne and solvent-based applications. Polyphase® AF3 offers compatibility with water reducible resins and aqueous polymer emulsions such as pure acrylic, styrene acrylic and polyvinyl acetate and copolymers. The use level of this product is 0.1-6%.

Polyphase® AF1 by Arxada is a dry film preservative and non-metallic fungicide. It offers compatibility with water reducible resins and aqueous polymer emulsions such as pure acrylic, styrene acrylic and polyvinyl alcohol and copolymers. It is used in wood protection, lacquers and stucco/plasters. The usage level of Polyphase® AF1 is 0.1-6%.

Polyphase® 663 by Arxada is a broad-spectrum fungicide/algaecide with zero VOC. It provides dry film protection for aqueous based material. It offers enhanced protection against algae.

• Polyphase® 663 is designed for cement substrates and water-based products.

Polyphase® 641 by Arxada is a solvent-based fungicide. It provides dry film protection for solvent and most aqueous based systems. Polyphase® 641 is low odor, non-corrosive and has very good chemical stability in clear and pigmented alkyd and solvent systems. It is used to treat paints and coatings, stucco/masonry coatings, EIFS coatings, and other similar coating products.

Zinc Omadine® Powder by Arxada acts as a biocidal and antifouling product. It is a zinc pyrithione-based antimicrobial product. It inhibits the growth of fungi, including yeast and mold.

• It also inhibits the growth of both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and algae.
• It is used in architectural coating applications and marine antifoulant coating applications.
• It is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency.