Overview

Proxel® ULTRA 10 is a highly effective in-can preservative from LANXESS (formerly Lonza), engineered to protect water-based formulations from microbial contamination during production, storage, and end-use. This preservative is based on BIT (1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one) and is specially designed for low VOC and environmentally friendly formulations. Proxel® ULTRA 10 provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against bacteria, mold, and fungi, ensuring long-term stability without compromising product properties. It is ideal for use in paints, adhesives, polymer emulsions, and construction chemicals that require high-performance microbial protection and compliance with stringent environmental standards.

Benefits

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

• BIT-Based High Efficacy: Suitable for high-performance industrial formulations.

• Low VOC & Eco-Friendly: Designed for low-emission systems and green-certified products.

• Wide pH Stability: Effective across pH 4–12 for versatile application.

• Excellent Thermal Stability: Withstands high-temperature processing.

• Regulatory Compliance: Meets global standards for industrial biocides.

Applications

• Architectural Paints & Coatings – Delivers in-can preservation for waterborne coatings and emulsions.

• Adhesives & Sealants – Prevents microbial growth in water-based adhesive formulations.

• Polymer Emulsions – Maintains stability of synthetic latex and polymer dispersions.

• Construction Chemicals – Protects admixtures, plasters, and grouts from microbial spoilage.

• Printing Inks – Ensures long-term storage stability of aqueous ink systems.

• Pigment Slurries & Specialty Additives – Prevents contamination in pigment dispersions and additives.

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