Universal mildewcide used in the formulation of high quality, mildew-resistant house and trim paints, both latex and some solvent-based. BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial does not contain lead or mercury and, therefore, will not discolor or sulfide stain in areas with high atmospheric sulfide content. Formaldehyde-free.
BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial
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Market: Adhesives, Architectural Coatings, Coatings-Architectural, Coatings-Industrial, Construction Adhesive, Elastomeric Coating, Exterior Paint, Exterior Primer, Exterior Wood Coating, Interior Paint, Interior Primer, Leather/Fabric Coating, Primer, Wood CoatingProduct Type: Biocides
Product Category: Anti-Microbial - Dry-Film - Exterior, Anti-Microbial - Dry-Film - Interior
Supplier: Dow
BIOBAN™ O 45 Antimicrobial is a universal mildewcide used in the formulation of high quality, mildew-resistant house and trim paints, both latex and some solvent-based. Several years of testing exterior paints by exposure in the mildew – prone areas of the Southern and Northern areas of the U.S. have demonstrated the high level of protection obtained. BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial has been tested against various mildewcides in actual paint exposures and has been found to offer superior resistance to mildew growth on latex and some solvent-based paints.
In addition to being a superior mildewcide, BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial does not compromise the long-term performance of the applied paint film. BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial has been used in millions of gallons of paint for more than twenty years and has never been associated with adverse side effects such as yellowing, discoloration, chalking or cracking of the paint film.
BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial does not contain lead or mercury and, therefore, will not discolor or sulfide stain in areas with high atmospheric sulfide content. BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial is also formaldehyde-free.
Features and Benefits:
BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial exhibits the following performance advantages over other commercially available mildewcides.
Effective Against Mildew
- Primers and trim paints formulated with BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial have demonstrated effective mildew resistance when applied to bare wood, previously painted surfaces, or other substrates used for exterior siding, such as vinyl siding and masonry.
Universal Paint Mildewcide
- BIOBAN O 45 can be used in all types of paints made by paint manufacturers. It has been proven effective in latex paint based on acrylic, polyvinyl acetate, and other latex vehicles. It has also been proven effective in some solvent-based or alkyd paints.
No Side Effects on the Paint Film
- Many competitive products yellow or discolor the paint film. Some even cause poor tint retention or cracking. BIOBAN O 45, in over 20 years of usage in paints, has never caused these unwanted side effects on the paint film. Economical BIOBAN O 45 use concentrations in final formulations are cost effective compared to other competitive mildewcides.
Low Use Levels
- BIOBAN O 45 provides excellent resistance against mildew at very low use levels. As per PMRA, the typical use levels in coatings is 1.2 to 1.8 kg/1000 l of product as supplied. In building materials or in water soluble and water dispersed adhesives use 1.2 to 2.3 kg/1000 l of product as supplied. To protect materials such as polyvinyl acetate starch and dextrin-based pastes from fungal attack use 0.8 to 1.2 kg/1000 l of product as supplied.
- EPA registration allows for 0.1 to 0.3 lbs of this product per 100 lbs of coating formulation or building materials. Depending upon level of control required in a coating, a higher dosage up to 0.4 lbs of product per 100 lbs may be used. Dispersed pigments, extender slurries and colorants are preserved with 0.01 % – 0.25% of product by weight. To protect materials such as polyvinyl acetate, starch and dextrin-based pastes from fungal growth use 0.1 to 0.15 lbs of product in 100 lbs of formulation and 0.10 to 0.20 lbs of product per 100 lbs of formulation water soluble and water dispersed adhesives.
Low Toxicity
- Extensive testing has shown that the toxicity of BIOBAN O 45 is low at recommended use levels in the final paint formulation.
Compatible
- BIOBAN O 45 is compatible with common paint ingredients.
Easy to Formulate
- BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial is supplied in liquid form and is therefore easily formulated into latex or solvent-based paint formulations.
- Does Not Contain Formaldehyde
- BIOBAN O 45 does not contain or release formaldehyde.
EPA Registered
- BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial (EPA Reg No. 707-100) is registered for use in paint and coatings, as well as in a variety of other applications.
- Paint manufacturers who want to make mildewcide label claims on their paint labels should contact the EPA for the appropriate wording allowed by FIFRA regulations. These regulations govern the use of pesticides, which includes mildewcides. The EPA has developed specific guidelines for labeling coatings and includes specific labeling statements for a paint product which does NOT subject a paint product to registration as a mildewcide. Also included in these guidelines are label statements that the paint manufacturer will want to avoid, as these statements will subject their paint to registration as a pesticide under FIFRA.
Environmentally Friendly
- BIOBAN O 45 does not persist in the environment.
Wide Range Solubility: BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial exhibits the following solubilities at typical ambient temperatures (20-25°C).
- Infinite solubility achieved in: Methanol, Ethanol Propylene Glycol Acetone, Ethyl Ether Ethyl Acetate Chloroform, Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ Corn Oil, Mineral Oil
- Solubility in Toluene is approximately 25% w/v.
- Solubility in Water at 25°C is negligible
- Insoluble in Heptane
Chemical Compatibility
- BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial typically has biological and physical compatibility with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants, halogens at use dilutions, and most organic and inorganic compounds commonly used in paints, latices and pigment slurries.
- BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial may be deactivated, under certain conditions, by the presence of ammonia (ammonium hydroxide) and primary/secondary amines. Strong reducing or oxidizing agents, such as hypochlorites, bisulfites, metabisulfites, and H2S, may also affect the efficacy of the AI, although a number of techniques for stabilizing the AI in the presence of these deactivating compounds are known and can be applied to paint systems as indicated below.
Chemical Stability
- The excellent stability of BIOBAN™ O 45 Antimicrobial has been demonstrated in a variety of paint systems.
Performance Data:
See BIOBAN O 45 – Product Information for
- Efficacy Testing
- Formulating Techniques
- Risk Management / Toxicological data
Properties:
The following are typical physical properties of BIOBAN™ O 45 Antimicrobial; they are not to be considered as product specifications.
Appearance……………………………………………………………………. Amber liquid
Active ingredient (AI) …………………………………………………….. 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
Concentration………………………………………………………………… 45% minimum
Carrier solvent……………………………………………………………….. Propylene glycol
Viscosity, Brookfield……………………………………………………….. 40 cP
Density………………………………………………………………………….. 8.5-8.7 lb/gal
Specific gravity……………………………………………………………….. 1.034
Bulking value…………………………………………………………………. 0.116 gal/lb
Storage stability……………………………………………………………… Excellent
Color (VCS)……………………………………………………………………. 15 maximum
IFF Microbial Control has developed a number of techniques for the quantitative analysis of BIOBAN O 45 Antimicrobial both in solution and on a number of solid substrates using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas (GLC) chromatography equipment. Ask your technical representative for more details.
