Overview

BIOBAN™ DXN is an advanced industrial preservative from Dow, designed to provide comprehensive microbial protection in water-based formulations and process systems. It is based on 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and synergistic components, offering excellent performance against bacteria, fungi, and yeast. BIOBAN™ DXN is particularly suitable for paints, adhesives, polymer emulsions, construction chemicals, and industrial fluids that require high durability and long shelf life. This preservative is known for its exceptional thermal and chemical stability, compatibility with multiple systems, and ability to maintain product integrity under challenging processing and storage conditions.

Benefits

• Broad-Spectrum Protection: Active against bacteria, mold, and yeast in aqueous systems.

• Enhanced Stability: Performs in high-temperature and high-pH formulations without degradation.

• Extended Shelf Life: Prevents spoilage and viscosity changes in stored products.

• Excellent Compatibility: Suitable for a wide range of water-based and industrial systems.

• Cost Efficiency: Low-dose effectiveness reduces overall preservation costs.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets global industrial biocide safety requirements.

Applications

• Paints & Coatings – Provides in-can preservation, preventing microbial spoilage during storage.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Maintains product stability and prevents bacterial degradation.

• Polymer Emulsions – Ensures microbiological consistency in waterborne dispersions and emulsions.

• Construction Chemicals – Used in admixtures, plasters, and other cementitious systems for long-term protection.

• Industrial Fluids – Effective in recirculating water systems, process fluids, and cooling systems.

• Printing Inks & Specialty Formulations – Offers high thermal stability for specialty coatings and inks.

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