KATHON™ PFM is isothiazolinone based, registered for use in preserving inks and printing fluids for the prevention of bacteria and fungi in products with pH 2-8.5.
Industrial microbicides are a collection of in-can and thin-film preservatives that are appropriate for a multitude of product applications.
Physical state: liquid
Color: Light blue to light green
Odor: Mild, inoffensive odor
pH: 2 - 4
Melting point/range: -3.00 °C
( 26.60 °F)
Boiling point (760 mmHg): 100.00 °C
(212.00 °F)
Relative Vapor Density (air = 1): 0.6200
Relative Density (water = 1): 1.0200
Primary Chemistry: Methylchloroisothiazolone/ Methylisothiazolinone (CMIT/MIT)
Formaldehyde free
Broad efficacy
Low use levels
Suited for formulations < pH 8.5
No VOC contribution
CMIT EPA approval for use in inks and fountain solutions
Spoilage or contamination issues in water based inks
Preserving Inks; Preserving Fountain Solutions; Flexographic Ink Preservative; Gravure Ink Preservative; Ink Jet Ink Preservative; Screen Printing Ink Preservative
LANXESS Microbial Control offers a vast array of antimicrobial and preservative solutions, with approved end-uses in HI&I, Building & Construction, Coatings, Inks, Adhesives & Agriculture.
What are the microbial control chemistries available for cleaning products in the market today? What are the factors and criteria that determine the preservative performance and stability in a formulation?
Consumers expect to buy products that are effective and safe. Preservatives are vital components of cleaning products. However, there are questions raised about their safety and effectiveness. In collaboration with IFF and HCPA. We tried to answer some of these questions in this article.
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