Overview

Proxel® XL2 is a high-performance, formaldehyde-free in-can preservative developed by LANXESS to provide robust microbial protection for water-based industrial formulations. It features a synergistic blend of 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and other isothiazolinone actives, ensuring excellent control of bacteria, yeast, and fungi even at low dosage levels. Proxel® XL2 is specifically designed to maintain product integrity throughout shelf life and usage cycles, offering broad pH range stability and compatibility with a wide variety of raw materials. Its low VOC content and formaldehyde-free nature make it ideal for eco-label compliant applications across industries.

Benefits

• Formaldehyde-Free Composition – Meets low-toxicity and eco-label certification requirements

• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy – Combats bacteria, mold, and yeast in various industrial systems

• Excellent pH Range Performance – Works effectively between pH 4 and 12

• Low VOC and Odor – Minimal impact on sensory profile of the end formulation

• Efficient at Low Dosages – Reduces formulation cost while maintaining microbial control

• High Formulation Compatibility – Compatible with thickeners, surfactants, and emulsifiers

Applications

• Water-Based Paints & Coatings – Preserves architectural and industrial paints from microbial spoilage

• Adhesives & Sealants – Suitable for PVA, acrylic, and hybrid adhesives and joint compounds

• Emulsion Polymers – Ensures microbial stability in acrylic, vinyl, and styrene-based dispersions

• Construction Chemicals – Effective in cement slurries, grouts, and admixtures

• Printing Inks – Maintains freshness and microbial safety in aqueous ink formulations

• Textile Chemicals – Used in softeners, binders, and other textile auxiliaries

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