Broad-spectrum activity
Many isothiazolinone grades are effective against a range of bacteria and fungi. Exact spectrum is grade-dependent.
Product Specialty Additives
Isothiazolinone Biocide Blend
Preservative/biocide blend used to control bacterial and fungal growth in compatible industrial water-based systems—helping protect product stability, odor control, viscosity drift, and spoilage risk during storage and use.
In-can preservation (water-based)
Broad-spectrum microbial control (grade-dependent)
Helps prevent spoilage & odor
Multiple actives possible (per market)
Packaging: drums / IBC / bulk (as applicable)
Documentation: SDS / COA / TDS on request
Lead time depends on grade, lane & volume
Supply model
B2B • Quotation-based
Typical buyers
Formulators • OEM blends • Toll manufacturers
Use targets
Coatings • Adhesives • Emulsions • Cleaners
Compliance
Application & market dependent
Applications
Isothiazolinone biocide blends are used to reduce microbial contamination risk in water-based industrial formulations and process systems where spoilage, odor, viscosity change, pH drift, gas formation, and biofilm risk can impact product quality. Selection is driven by your formulation matrix, target organisms, pH range, temperature profile, and destination-market regulatory constraints.
Coatings & paints (in-can)
Preserve water-based paints and coatings to help maintain viscosity, odor profile, and storage stability. Suitable grade depends on pH and raw materials.
In-can preservative
Storage stability
Odor control
Adhesives & sealants
Control microbial growth in water-based adhesive systems, polymer dispersions, and compound formulations—protecting QC consistency and shelf-life.
Dispersion systems
Shelf-life support
Formulation protection
Industrial cleaners & emulsions
Preserve compatible water-based cleaners and emulsions where contamination can cause odor, phase separation, or reduced performance over time.
Cleaning blends
Emulsions
Microbial control
Typical drivers for use
- Reduce spoilage risk in water-based products during storage
- Help prevent odor and viscosity drift (contamination-related)
- Support batch-to-batch stability and customer acceptance
- Mitigate microbial loading introduced by raw materials and processing
Biocide selection is application- and market-sensitive. Tell us where the product will be sold/used, the system pH, and whether it is for in-can preservation versus process water hygiene so we can align a suitable grade and documentation set.
Performance expectations
Biocide performance depends on formulation matrix, pH, temperature, microbial challenge level, and contact time. The goal is to protect product integrity rather than “sterilize” a system.
Stability window
Efficacy can vary with pH and temperature. Align grade selection with your product’s pH range and storage profile.
Low-use concentration (typical)
Used at low levels in many formulations, but the correct dose depends on challenge and regulatory constraints.
Contamination prevention
Helps prevent odor formation, viscosity drift, and spoilage events associated with microbial growth.
Compatibility-driven
Compatibility depends on surfactants, emulsifiers, amines, and other formulation components. Trial is recommended.
Program approach
Best results come from hygiene + preservation: clean handling, low bioburden inputs, and validated dosing.
If you have microbial test data (CFU counts, organisms identified) or shelf-life failure history, include it in the RFQ—this improves grade and dosage alignment.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade, active composition, and customer requirements. Confirm details on quotation.
| Product class | Isothiazolinone-based preservative/biocide blend for microbial control in compatible water-based systems. |
|---|---|
| Actives (examples) | Grade may be based on one or more isothiazolinones (e.g., BIT, MIT/CMIT blends, etc.) depending on application and destination-market requirements. Confirm active identity and concentration on the supplied SDS/TDS. |
| Form | Typically liquid concentrate (per inquiry). |
| Use level | Dose depends on system, microbial challenge, contact time, and regulatory constraints. Provide your product type and market to confirm fit. |
| Application scope | Water-based industrial formulations (coatings, adhesives, dispersions, cleaners, emulsions) where compatible and permitted. |
| Compatibility notes | Performance can be impacted by pH, amines, reducing agents, high surfactant load, and certain raw materials. Trial batching recommended. |
| Packaging | Drums, IBC, bulk (as applicable). Provide unloading/transfer method preferences for logistics planning. |
| Documentation | SDS and COA on request; TDS for selected grades; additional compliance documents as required for destination market. |
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection. Always validate against the latest TDS/SDS.
Use guidance
Implement preservation as a controlled program: understand your contamination sources, confirm compatibility, and validate dose with microbial challenge tests appropriate to your product category. Follow the TDS/SDS for the selected grade.
Map your system & constraints
Identify product type, pH, storage temperature, and whether the need is in-can preservation or process hygiene. Confirm destination market requirements before grade selection.
Select grade & dosing window
Align active composition with your formulation and regulatory profile. Define a preliminary dosing window based on risk and shelf-life target.
Trial & challenge testing
Perform compatibility checks (viscosity, stability, odor) and validate microbial control with appropriate testing (e.g., preservative efficacy testing where applicable).
Standardize production hygiene
Reduce bioburden through clean water, clean tanks/lines, controlled raw material handling, and consistent dosing. Monitor for drift over time.
Preservation works best with good hygiene. If contamination is chronic, address root causes (water quality, tank cleaning, filters, raw material handling) in parallel with preservative selection.
Compatibility considerations
Compatibility can vary across formulations. We recommend controlled trials prior to full production—especially for high-surfactant systems or unusual pH ranges.
Usually compatible
Many water-based emulsions and dispersions (grade-dependent). Confirm with your pH and raw materials.
Confirm with trials
Amines/reducing agents, strong nucleophiles, high contamination load, extreme pH, or high-temperature processing.
Sequence & addition point
Addition timing can matter (e.g., post-neutralization). Share your process flow for best guidance.
Safety & handling
Isothiazolinone preservatives are effective at low levels but require careful handling. Follow SDS guidance for PPE, ventilation, and spill response.
Important: Many isothiazolinone actives are classified as sensitizers/irritants. Always consult the SDS for the supplied grade and ensure your application is compliant for your destination market and end-use category.
PPE
Typical PPE may include chemical-resistant gloves, eye/face protection, and suitable protective clothing per SDS.
Storage
Store in original containers, protected from extremes of temperature and contamination. Follow SDS storage guidance.
Disposal
Dispose according to local regulations and SDS guidance. Confirm waste classification in your jurisdiction.
Quality & documentation
Procurement-ready support: SDS and COA are available on request; TDS can be provided for selected grades. Regulatory suitability depends on application and destination market—include your country/region in the RFQ.
SDS
Safety Data Sheet for handling, hazard classification, transport considerations, and PPE guidance.
COA
Certificate of Analysis for supplied batch/lot (where applicable).
TDS (on request)
Typical properties, compatibility notes, and dosing guidance for the selected grade.
Yes—availability can vary by lane and market. Share your application, country/region, pH range, and whether the use is in-can or process treatment. We’ll align a suitable grade and documentation set.
Product type, pH, storage temperature, shelf-life target, destination market, and any known contamination history. This allows a spec-aligned offer rather than a generic quote.
Yes. For repeat orders, we can align packaging, labeling, and documentation bundles to your procurement SOPs. Provide forecast volume and delivery cadence.
Request a quotation
Send your application details and market destination. We’ll respond with a specification-aligned offer.
RFQ checklist
Copy/paste the items below into your message for the fastest match.
- Use: in-can preservative or process/system treatment
- Product type: coating/paint, adhesive, cleaner, emulsion, etc.
- System pH range + storage temperature range
- Target shelf-life and packaging type (if known)
- Known issues: odor, viscosity drift, mold growth, gas formation
- Destination market/country (compliance fit)
- Volume: one-time + monthly/annual estimate
- Packaging: drum / IBC / bulk
- Incoterms preference + port/city destination
- Documents: SDS/COA/TDS + any onboarding requirements
Prefer email? Send your RFQ to contact@atlastradehouse.com.
What you receive
Typical outputs after a complete RFQ.
- Grade recommendation + active composition confirmation
- Packaging and logistics proposal
- Documentation bundle (SDS/COA/TDS as agreed)
- Commercial quotation aligned to Incoterms
Procurement-ready
Market-aware selection
Repeat supply options
Use main RFQ form
The main RFQ form helps route your request to the correct supply lane and compliance setup.
FAQ
Common questions from formulators and procurement teams.
This page is positioned for preservation of compatible water-based industrial formulations (in-can). If you need industrial water treatment biocides, share your system details; selection and regulatory handling can differ by use case.
Grade choice depends on your formulation type, pH range, storage temperature, target shelf-life, and destination market requirements. Share those details so we can align an appropriate grade and documentation set.
In most cases it’s used at low levels, but compatibility depends on your formulation matrix and addition point. Trial batching is recommended, particularly for high-surfactant or sensitive emulsions.
Product type, pH, storage temperature, shelf-life target, destination market, and contamination history (odor, mold, viscosity drift). This enables a spec-aligned offer rather than a generic quote.
If your product is consumer-facing or used in regulated end uses, destination-market compliance can be decisive—include the sales region in your RFQ.