Overview

ACTICIDE® PLE is a highly effective in-can preservative developed by Thor, designed for water-based and solvent-free industrial formulations requiring strong antimicrobial protection. Based on a blend of CMIT/MIT (Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone), this preservative delivers exceptional efficacy against bacteria, fungi, and yeast at very low dosage levels. ACTICIDE® PLE is compatible with a wide range of pH and processing conditions, making it ideal for paints, polymer emulsions, adhesives, and construction chemicals. Its ability to prevent spoilage during production and storage ensures long-term stability without affecting the physical or aesthetic properties of the final product.

Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Activity: Effective against bacteria, mold, and yeast.

• Highly Efficient at Low Dosage: Reduces cost without compromising performance.

• Excellent pH Stability: Active across a wide pH range (4–9).

• Thermal Stability: Performs reliably under typical processing and storage conditions.

• Non-Impact on Performance: Maintains color, gloss, and viscosity of the final product.

• Compliant with Global Regulations: Meets major industrial biocidal requirements.

Applications

• Paints & Coatings – Provides long-lasting in-can protection for decorative and industrial coatings.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Prevents microbial contamination in aqueous adhesive systems.

• Polymer Emulsions – Ensures microbiological integrity of latex and synthetic dispersions.

• Construction Chemicals – Effective in admixtures, ready-mix mortars, and plasters.

• Printing Inks – Preserves water-based ink formulations from microbial degradation.

• Pigment & Filler Slurries – Prevents contamination during storage and use.

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