Overview

Preventol® CMK NA is a high-performance, isothiazolinone-based preservative developed by LANXESS to protect water-based formulations from microbial contamination. It delivers strong efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and yeasts, making it an ideal choice for applications in paints, coatings, adhesives, polymer emulsions, and construction chemicals. Preventol® CMK NA is specifically formulated for the North American market, ensuring compliance with regional regulatory standards. Its excellent chemical stability, low dosage requirement, and broad compatibility with diverse formulations make it a cost-effective, reliable solution for long-term preservation.

Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Performance: Effective against bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.

• Regulatory Compliance: Designed to meet U.S. and Canada biocidal regulations.

• Enhanced Stability: Performs reliably under varying pH and temperature conditions.

• Cost-Efficient: Effective at low concentrations, reducing overall cost of preservation.

• High Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of waterborne industrial products.

Applications

• Paints & Coatings – Provides effective in-can protection to prevent microbial spoilage during storage.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Maintains adhesive integrity by eliminating bacterial and fungal growth.

• Polymer Emulsions – Ensures microbiological safety in latex dispersions and emulsions.

• Construction Chemicals – Suitable for admixtures, plasters, and cement-based systems.

• Industrial Water Systems – Helps control microbial activity in storage tanks and recirculating water.

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