A new antimicrobial active ingredient, MBIT (2-Methyl-1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one), enables BIOBAN 551S to eliminate microbial contamination and control the growth of organisms in cans of products such as latex or aqueous coatings and paints. Formulations based on MBIT provide protection against a broad spectrum of organisms, including hard-to-control strains of bacteria, yeast, mold, and others, and are effective at very low dosages across a broad pH range. BIOBAN 551S is a water-based and solvent-free solution, does not release formaldehyde, and its active ingredients do not contain added organohalogens or heavy metals, so it meets major eco-labeling requirements.
