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Lonza Microbial Control provides innovative and cost-effective
solutions that bring your products up to today’s sustainability
standards, while providing the protection you’ve come to rely upon.

Our Building Products portfolio includes:

Preservation
Comprehensive product suite to meet a wide range of
application needs Building product application areas include: Global
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Dry-film Protection –– Paints, stains and inks Muenchensteinerstrasse 38
Low-leaching protection against molds and algae –– Caulks, sealants & adhesives 4002 Basel
–– Patching compounds Tel +41 61 316 81 11
Plant Hygiene –– Polymer emulsion [email protected]
Non-chemical control systems and audit services –– Mineral slurries
–– Wallboards & ceiling tiles
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Building Products Preservative Selection Guide - Global
Product Name Chemical Actives pH (as sold) Typical Dose Level (w/w as supplied) Key Performance Benefits

Dry-film Preservation
Zinc Omadine™ Powder Antimicrobial Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) N/A (Solid) up to 0.5% by weight –– Broad spectrum antimicrobial
–– Excellent heat and pH stability
–– Mildew resistant to yeast and molds
–– Inhibits the growth of algae and bacteria
–– Extensively tested toxicology and environmental profile

Zinc Omadine™ ZOE Antimicrobial Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) 9.0 – 11.0 up to 1.2% by weight –– Broad spectrum antimicrobial
–– Excellent heat and pH stability
–– Mildew resistant to yeast and molds
–– Inhibits the growth of algae and bacteria
–– Extensively tested toxicology and environmental profile

Zinc Omadine™ ZOE™ 2X Dispersion Antimicrobial Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) 9.0 – 11.0 up to 1.0% by weight –– Easy to formulate liquid
–– Color stabilized product
–– Inhibits the growth of algae and bacteria
–– Active ingredient same as Zinc Omadine Powder

Zinc Omadine™ ZOE™ T Dispersion Antimicrobial Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) 9.0 – 11.0 Internal Walls: 0.2% – 0.5% –– Provided long-term protection
Extermal Walls: 0.5% – 1.0% –– Color stabilized product
–– Mildew resistant to yeast and molds
–– Inhibits the growth of algae

Sodium Omadine™ 40% Fungicide Sodium Pyrithione (NaPT) 9.5 – 11.5 up to 1.25% by weight –– Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
–– Excellent heat and pH stability
–– Mildew resistant to yeast and molds

Omacide™ IPBC 20 DPG Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) Non Aqueous 0.5% – 2.4% (coatings) –– Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
0.1% – 1.25% (adhesives) –– Provides excellent protection to coatings on wood substrate
–– Long history of proven performance

Omacide™ IPBC 30 DPG Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) Non Aqueous 0.35% – 1.7% (coatings) –– Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
0.075% – 1.0% (adhesives) –– Provides excellent protection to coatings on wood substrate
–– Long history of proven performance

Densil™ DN Antimicrobial n-Butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BBIT) Non Aqueous 0.03% – 0.05% (coatings) –– Mildew resistant to yeast, molds and bacteria
0.1% – 0.3% (adhesives) –– Proven, effective use in coating applications
–– Non metallic product

Densil™ DG 20 Fungicide n-Butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BBIT) Non Aqueous 0.2% – 0.5% –– Effective plant sanitizer and wash water treatment

Densil™ DF Antimicrobial Methyl 2-benzimidazole carbamate (BCM) + 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (Diuron) + 2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (OIT) 5.0 – 7.0 0.5% – 2.0% –– Inhibits the growth of molds and algae
–– Long sales history

Densil™ S10 Antimicrobial 4,5-Dichloro-2-n-octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone (DCOIT) N/A 0.2% – 1.0% –– Inhibits the growth of molds and algae
–– Suitable for use in solvent systems

In-can Preservation
Proxel™ GXL Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 12.0 (approx.) 0.05% – 0.15% –– Broad-spectrum activity
–– Stable to alkalis and amines; stable and effective over pH range 4 –12
–– Halogen and formaldehyde free
–– Heat stable and non volatile

Proxel™ CMG Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 11.0 – 13.0 0.05% – 0.15% –– Broad-spectrum activity
–– Stable to alkalis and amines; stable and effective over pH range 4 –12
–– Cost-effective preservation option

Proxel™ BD 20 Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 6.0 – 8.0 0.05% – 0.15% –– Zero VOC alternative to Proxel™ GXL Preservative

Proxel™ AQ Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 12.0 (approx.) 0.1% – 0.3% –– Zero VOC alternative to Proxel™ GXL Preservative
Proxel™ TN Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) + Hexahydro-1,3,5-tris-hydroxyethyl -s-triazine (HTHT) 11.0 – 14.0 0.05% – 0.2% –– Quick kill combined with long-lasting efficacy
–– Triazine provides additional head-space protection

Proxel™ XL2 Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 13.5 0.1% – 0.5% –– Same as Proxel™ GXL Preservative

Proxel™ BC Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazoline-3-one (BIT) + 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) 2.0 – 6.0 0.10% – 0.2% –– Quick kill combined with long-lasting efficacy
–– Broad spectrum activity

Proxel™ BZ Plus Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) + Zinc pyrithione (ZPT) 6.0 - 8.5 0.025% – 0.25% –– Broad spectrum activity
–– Stable and effective pH range of 4.5 –11
–– Heat stable and non volatile

Proxel™ CMC Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) 1.0 – 3.0 0.05% – 0.3% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 150 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) 2.0 – 4.0 0.05% – 0.3% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 100 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) 1.0 – 3.0 0.01% – 0.02% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 101 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) 2.0 – 4.0 0.1% – 0.2% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 102 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) + 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) 3.5 – 5.5 0.05% – 0.2% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 106 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) + 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) + Formaldehyde 3.0 – 6.0 0.05% – 0.5% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity with head-space protection

Proxel™ 107 Preservative 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol) <5.0 0.05% – 0.3% –– Rapid antimicrobial activity

Proxel™ 250 Preservative 3:1 mixture of 5-chloro-2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (CMIT) and 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) + 1,3-Dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DMDMH) 3.5– 5.5 0.05% – 0.3% –– Quick kill bacterium and fungus

Reputain™ D20 Antimicrobial 2,2-Dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide (DBNPA) 2.0– 6.0 0.01% – 0.2% –– Quick kill bacterium and fungus used for cleaning and disinfection

Vantocil™ IB Antimicrobial Poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) 4.0– 5.0 0.05% – 0.25% –– An effective preservative for formulations containing non-ionic or cationic ingredients, such as PVA & VAE emulsion
polymers, silicone emulsions, PVA & starch based adhesives, and certain types of rheology modifiers.
–– Rapid, non-formaldehdye mechanism