It is an antimicrobial and preservative used in a wide variety of applications, such as cleaning and building products. It may be in the form of a white to yellow powder or liquid.

Benzisothiazolinone BIT CAS Number: 2634-33-5

Benzisothiazolinone

Suitable for applications in the water-based polymer, leather, paint, textile, printing and dyeing, metal cutting fluids, adhesives, inks, dyes, dye dispersions industries to resist corrosion 

1. For use in cosmetics, body care products, and other daily chemicals, the concentration of using is in the range of 0.05-0.40% (w/w) depending on the storage environment and whether the product is susceptible to the destroy of microorganisms. The specific formula and instructions for the concentration of using will be based on the company's microbial technology division
2. It can be added at any production step; but it's suggested to be added at the final step at less than 50 ℃; avoid adding at a temperature of higher than 50 ℃.
3. Wear protective clothing, rubber gloves and goggles and masks, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. 

Dosage

1. long-lasting biocide to kill many bacteria, fungi and yeasts; the liquid with a lowest concentration of 0.1% will have a good antibacterial effect;
2. Good compatibility with all kinds of emulsifiers, surfactants and other agents; miscible in the solutions of alcohol and water at any ratio.
3. Wider applications that like products; suitable for use in the medium of the pH value in the range of 4.0-12.
4. Excellent inactivity, with the active ingredient able to withstand a high temperature of 150 ℃.
5. Low toxicity; contain no heavy metals and halogen compounds; inactive to amines; free of formaldehyde. 

Notes

Environmental Effects

This chemical quickly biodegrades and there is "minimal environmental exposure" according to the EPA in its 2005 review of the chemical. However, the EPA also notes that there is evidence for benzisothiazolinone being toxic to aquatic life when it is used in oil-recovery fluids. So, clearly some applications for this chemical really shouldn't be allowed.

With a shelf time of one year when stored at room temperature in a dark, air-tight, and moisture-proof place 

Precautions

Benzisothiazolinone is used in several cleaning products, including green cleaningones, such as laundry detergents, air fresheners, fabric softeners, stain removers, dish detergents, stainless steel cleaners, etc. It is used at a rate of 0.10% to 0.30% (by weight) when added to laundry and household cleaning products according to the EPA in the 2005 document, Registration Eligibility Decision (RED) for Benzisothiazoline-3-one. Also, it is important to point out that it is often used in many cleaning products in conjunction with methylisothiazolinone, a synthetic preservative with some health concerns.

Supply location

Benzisothiazolinone BIT exporter and supplier in Mumbai, Gandhidham, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Haldia, Fujairah, Dubai, Sharjah, Abudhabi, Ajman, Muscat, Oman, Canada

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In addition to cleaning products, benzisothiazolinone has a dizzying number of other uses. It may be found in flea and tick treatments, paints, stains, car care products, textile solutions, metalworking fluids, oil recovery fluids, leather processing chemicals, pesticides, paper mill systems, and building products, such as adhesives, caulks, sealants, grouts, spackles, and wallboards.