Methylisothiazolinone(MIT) CAS 2682-20-4
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Methylisothiazolinone , also known as MIT hydrochloride is often used as a preservative in personal care products and other industrial applications.
- Broad-spectrum, long-term killing of a variety of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, low dosage
- Widely applicable pH range, miscible with water, good compatibility with various emulsifiers, surfactants and protein components, can be added in any process, easy to operate
- Stability: light stable, pH 2-10 stable, temperature resistance up to 80℃
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-one Description
Name: Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
CAS NO.: 2682-20-4
Density: 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point: 182.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting point: 254-256 °C(lit.)
Flashing point: 64.3±22.6 °C
Appearance: Colorless, with a certain odor
Package: 25kg stacking barrels, 200kg double-ring barrels, and 1000kg IBC barrels.
Storage: Store in a sealed container indoors at below 40°C, avoid freezing and direct sunlight. Sensitive to air. Air storage
Hazards: MIT is allergenic and cytotoxic, and this has led to some concern over its use. A report released by the European Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-food Products Intended for Consumers (SCCNFP) in 2003 also concluded that insufficient information was available to allow for an adequate risk assessment analysis of MIT.
What are other terms for MIT?
Other names include 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and Isothiazolinone. Commercially, it’s sometimes referred to by trade names such as Neolone PE, Neolone 950, Neolone CapG, MIT-50, Acticide MBS, ProClin 300 and ProClin 950.
Isothiazolinone Technical
| Formulation : | 50% aqueous solution |
| Physical State : | Liquid |
| Storage : | Store at room temperature |
| Density : | >1.0 g/mL at 25° C |
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MIT Applications
1. Personal Care and Cosmetics: MIT acts as a preservative in everyday products such as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand soap, and moisturizer, effectively preventing spoilage due to microbial contamination during opening and use.
2. Industrial Applications:
- Paints and Coatings: Prevents mold and deterioration during storage.
- Cooling Water Systems: Acts as a biocide to prevent microbial growth on pipe walls, thereby preventing clogging and corrosion.
- Papermaking: Controls slime production during production to prevent degradation of paper quality.
- Metalworking Fluids: Inhibits microbial growth and extends the life of cutting fluids.
- Other Applications: It can also be used in adhesives, textiles, leather, and oilfield refill water.
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