Materials for Biocide Formulation

Active ingredient:  Methylisothiazolinone;

Other Names:  2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one (IUPAC); methylisothiazolone, 2-methyl-4-isothiazoline-3-one; 2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

CAS: 2682-20-4

Formula: C4H5NOS

Chemical Structure:

Molecular weight: 115.15 g/mol

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Active ingredient content: 50% in water

Appearance & Physical State: Light yellow or colorless liquid

pH:  3 - 7

Melting Point: not applicable at normal ambient temperature

Boiling Point: 100ºC at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: not applicable (water solution non-combustible)

Stability: stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Storage Condition: cool and well ventilation; avoid contact with oxidizing agents Amines, and reducing

Agents, mercaptans.

Packing:  200 kg plastic drum

Product Description and Uses:  is a non-formaldehyde releasing, effective, in-can preservative widely used in the paints & coatings, personal care, cosmetics industries, paper coatings and many other industrial applications.