Overview

ACTICIDE® B 20 is a highly efficient broad-spectrum in-can preservative from Thor, designed for use in water-based and solvent-free industrial formulations. Based on 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT), ACTICIDE® B 20 offers excellent protection against bacteria, fungi, and yeast during production, storage, and application. It is particularly suitable for coatings, adhesives, polymer emulsions, and construction chemicals that require long-term stability under challenging storage and processing conditions. With high thermal stability and compatibility across a wide pH range, ACTICIDE® B 20 ensures clean, contamination-free products without compromising formulation properties.

Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Protection: Effective against bacteria, fungi, and yeast.

• Excellent Thermal Stability: Performs in high-temperature processes and storage.

• Wide pH Compatibility: Stable across pH 4–12 for diverse applications.

• Low Volatility: Minimizes evaporative losses during processing.

• Non-Affecting Performance: Does not interfere with color, viscosity, or gloss.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets global standards for industrial preservatives.

Applications

• Paints & Coatings – Provides strong microbial protection for waterborne paints during storage.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Maintains adhesive integrity by preventing bacterial spoilage.

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

• Construction Chemicals – Protects admixtures, grouts, and cementitious systems from contamination.

• Printing Inks – Prevents bacterial growth in aqueous ink formulations.

• Pigment & Filler Slurries – Preserves dispersions and other aqueous-based industrial additives.

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