Materials for Biocide Formulation

Active ingredient:  Methylene dithiocyanate

Other Names: methylene bis(thiocyanate) (IUPAC); methylenebisthiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, C,C'-methylene ester ; thiocyanatomethyl thiocyanate; MBT

CAS: 6317-18-6

Formula: C3H2N2S2

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 130.191 g/mol

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Active ingredient content: 98%

Appearance & Physical State: white to pale yellowish crystalline powder

pH:  3 – 5 (not applicable)

Melting Point: 102-106℃

Boiling Point: 285.2°C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 126.3°C

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.  Avoid strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents.  Avoid mild steel contact.

Storage Conditions:  store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas away from incompatible substances.  Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.  Avoid mild steel contact.  

Packing:  25 kg polyethylene plastic bag in reinforced paper carton.

Product Description and Uses:  effective biocide widely used as slimicide, preservative and fungicide in industrial water treatment, paper and pulp, leather processing, paints and coating, adhesives and emulsions, wood and wood products, fuel tank shock treatment, oil field drilling mud, and in many other industrial applications.