ACTICIDE® PLN is an advanced in-can preservative from Thor, specifically designed to protect water-based formulations during production, storage, and distribution. Based on a blend of CMIT/MIT (Chloromethylisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone), ACTICIDE® PLN provides exceptional antimicrobial performance against bacteria, fungi, and yeast. It is highly effective at low concentrations and compatible with a wide pH range, ensuring clean, contamination-free products without compromising color, viscosity, or gloss. Its robust stability under processing conditions makes it an excellent choice for paints, adhesives, polymer emulsions, and construction chemicals.
Broad-Spectrum Control: Effective against bacteria, mold, and yeast.
Low Dosage Efficiency: Provides protection at minimal concentrations.
Excellent Compatibility: Works in diverse waterborne systems without affecting properties.
Wide pH Stability: Performs effectively in a pH range of 4–9.
Thermal Resistance: Maintains stability under typical processing temperatures.
Regulatory Compliance: Meets international industrial biocidal standards.
Paints & Coatings – Delivers superior in-can preservation for waterborne decorative coatings.
Adhesives & Sealants – Protects water-based adhesives from microbial spoilage.
Polymer Emulsions – Ensures microbiological stability in latex dispersions and emulsions.
Construction Chemicals – Used in admixtures, plasters, and cementitious products.
Printing Inks – Maintains long-term stability in aqueous ink formulations.
Pigment & Filler Slurries – Prevents contamination in dispersions and thickeners.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | ACTICIDE® PLN |
| Manufacturer | Thor |
| Chemical Type | Isothiazolinone-based in-can preservative |
| Active Ingredients | CMIT (~1.2%) / MIT (~0.35%) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow |
| pH (as supplied) | 3.5 – 4.5 |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water |
| Density (at 20 °C) | ~1.03 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Stability | Stable up to 50 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in sealed original packaging |
| Recommended Dosage | 0.05 – 0.15% (based on total formulation weight) |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area; avoid freezing |
| Packaging | 25 kg / 200 kg HDPE drums |
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