Overview

ACTICIDE® BX is a highly effective BIT-based (1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one) preservative developed by Thor to provide long-term protection against microbial contamination in water-based and solvent-free formulations. This high-performance in-can preservative is designed to prevent bacterial and fungal growth during production, storage, and end-use of aqueous systems. ACTICIDE® BX is known for its excellent thermal and pH stability, making it suitable for demanding applications such as paints, coatings, adhesives, and polymer emulsions. Its non-volatile, low-odor nature ensures that formulation properties like color, gloss, and viscosity remain unaffected, delivering reliable preservation without compromising product quality.

Benefits

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

• Excellent Thermal Stability: Withstands elevated temperatures in production and storage.

• Wide pH Compatibility: Stable between pH 4–12 for use in diverse formulations.

• Low Volatility: Does not evaporate or affect formulation performance.

• Highly Compatible: Works well with surfactants, emulsifiers, and dispersing agents.

• Regulatory Approved: Meets global standards for industrial preservation.

Applications

• Paints & Coatings – Ensures in-can stability and prevents spoilage during storage.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Maintains adhesive strength by controlling microbial growth.

• Polymer Emulsions – Protects synthetic dispersions and latex emulsions from contamination.

• Printing Inks – Prevents bacterial degradation in waterborne ink systems.

• Construction Chemicals – Used in admixtures, grouts, and cement-based formulations.

• Specialty Chemicals – Suitable for thickeners, pigments, and performance additives.

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