BIT-20 biocide benzisothiazolinone In-Can Preservation for Paints, Adhesives and Related Products General BIT-20 biocide is a broad spectrum microbicide for the preservation of industrial water-based products against the attack of microorganisms. The Composition of BIT-20 is 20% solution of 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one in dipropylene glycol and water. BIT-20 is specifically recommended for the preservation of polymer emulsions, paints and coatings, adhesives, and printing inks. Specification: No. ItemDescription 1Appearance Amber liquid 2Content of Active Substance (%)20 3PH Value 9-13 4Density (g/ml)1.10-1.20 Component list: Component CAS REG No. Weight % 1,2-Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one 2634-33-5 20.0 Dipropylene Glycol 25265-71-8 50.0-60.0 Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 5.0-7.0 Water 7732-18 Balance Application field Suitable for applications in the water-based polymer, leather, paint, textile, printing and dyeing, metal cutting fluids, adhesives, inks, dyes, dye dispersions industries to resist corrosion. Performance characteristics 1. Serve as a broad-spectrum, long-lasting biocide to kill many bacteria, fungi and yeasts; the liquid with a lowest concentration of 0.1% will have a good antibacterial effect; 2. Good compatibility with all kinds of emulsifiers, surfactants and other agents; miscible in the solutions of alcohol and water at any ratio. 3. Wider applications that like products; suitable for use in the medium of the pH value in the range of 4.0-12. 4. Excellent inactivity, with the active ingredient able to withstand a high temperature of 150 . 5. Low toxicity; contain no heavy metals and halogen compounds; inactive to amines; free of formaldehyde. Usage and Cautions 1. For use in cosmetics, body care products, and other daily chemicals, the concentration of using is in the range of 0.05-0.40% (w/w) depending on the storage environment and whether the product is susceptible to the destroy of microorganisms. The specific formula and instructions for the concentration of using will be based on the company's microbial technology division 2. It can be added at any production step; but it's suggested to be added at the final step at less than 50 ; avoid adding at a temperature of higher than 50 . 3. Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and goggles and masks, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Safety: In an acute oral toxicity test, the LD50 in rats is 2500 mg/kg. Packaging: 25kg, 200 kg per plastic drum. Storage and Transportation With a shelf time of one year when stored at room temperature in a dark, air-tight, and moisture-proof place.