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KATHON™ LXE BIOCIDE
In-can Preservation for Paints and
Other Technical Products 旭懋化工 Tel:02-26792388
KATHON™ LXE Biocide is an active ingredient preparation of chloromethylisothiazolinone/
methylisothiazolinone to preserve paints, binder dispersions and other technical products.
KATHON LXE contains active substances permitted by the BfR and FDA for use in their
application field, provided that the customary dosage rates are not exceeded.
KATHON LXE may be employed in products to be used in close proximity to food, but not in
immediate contact.
The following are typical physical properties of KATHON LXE Biocide; they are not to be
considered product specifications.
Appearance ................................................................................. pale yellow to green liquid
Odour.......................................................................................................................... weak
Density @ d 20/4 (ISO 2811-3) ............................................................... 1.029 ± 0.01 g/ml
Refractive index @ n 20/D (ASTM D 1218-02) .............................................. 1.343 ± 0.005
Viscosity @ η 20°C (ISO 3219)................................................................... max. 20 mPa.s
pH (1% in water)................................................................................................... 5 (typical)
Flash point (ISO 2592) .................................................................... > 100°C o.c. Cleveland
Miscibility/Solubility
Forms clear solutions in all proportions with water, low alcohols, glycols, and glycol ethers.
Compatibility
KATHON LXE is compatible with most common binders. It is generally advisable to check
compatibility prior to any application to a special case.
Stability
Temperature: up to 40°C (short period to 60°C) pH range: 4 to 9
KATHON LXE is a wet state preservative with a very wide application field such as paints,
plasters, adhesives, inks, dispersion and emulsion binders and aqueous technical products
in general. It can be used alone or in combination with other active ingredients such as
methylisothiazolone (KORDEKTM MLX) or formaldehyde donors.