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Isothiazoline Biocide

ISOTHIAZOLINE IN KENYA

Isothiazoline is a highly effective broad-spectrum biocide and preservative widely used in industrial water treatment and chemical formulations across Kenya. It is known for its strong antimicrobial performance against bacteria, fungi, and algae, making it an essential additive in various industrial applications within Kenya where microbial control is required.

It is commonly used in water treatment systems for industries in Kenya, paints, coatings, adhesives, cooling towers, and paper industries operating in Kenya. Due to its high efficiency at low dosage levels, it helps in improving product stability and extending shelf life of formulations for businesses in Kenya while maintaining system cleanliness.

Physical Properties for Kenya Supply:
  • 1. Composition: Aqueous solution of a 3:1 blend of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
  • 2. Physical form: Clear aqueous solution available in Kenya
  • 3. Viscosity at 25°C: 2–4
  • 4. Flash Point: Boils without flashing
  • 5. Storage stability in Kenya climate: Stable under normal conditions; avoid freezing. If frozen, thaw and stir well before use
  • 6. Compatibility: Incompatible with alkalis, amines, oxidising and reducing agents (e.g. persalts, sulphites)
  • 7. Density at 20°C: 1.32 g/ml

Applications: Used as a preservative, disinfectant, and anti-microbial agent in industrial and commercial systems where microbial growth control is essential.