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1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-One(BIT)

CAS No. 2634-33-5 EINECS No. 220-120-9
Molecular Formula C7H5NOS Molecular Weight 151.19
Structural Formula

bit Structural Formula

Product Features

Bit serves as a broad-spectrum, long-lasting biocide to kill many bacteria, fungi and yeasts, it will have a good antibacterial effect with a lowest concentration of 0.1%.

Bit has good compatibility with all kinds of emulsifiers, surfactants and other agents,miscible in the solutions of alcohol and water at any ratio.

BIT has wider applications than similar products,it is suitable for use in the medium of the pH value in the range of 4.0-12.

BIT has low toxicity, contains no heavy metals and halogen compounds,it is inactive to amines,free of formaldehyde.

BIT is suitable for applications in the water-based polymer, leather, paint, textile, printing and dyeing, metal cutting fluids, adhesives, inks, dyes, dye dispersants as preservative.

Technical Specification

Itas Index
Liquid Solid
Appearance Amber liquid Yellow-white or off-white powder
Active content, % 20.0 min 85.0 min
pH(25℃,10% water solution) 11.0-13.0 -
Density (20℃), g/cm3 1.10-1.20 -
Moisture % - 15.0 max

Applications & Usage

For use in cosmetics, body care products, and other daily chemicals, the concentration of using is in the range of 0.05-0.40% (w/w) depending on the storage environment and whether the product is susceptible to the destroy of microorganisms. The specific formula and instructions for the concentration of using will be based on the company's microbial technology division.

BIT can be added at any production step,but it's suggested to be added at the final step at less than 50℃,avoid adding at a temperature of higher than 50℃.

Package & Storage

BIT Liquid BIT Solid
25L Drum 200L Drum 1000L IBC 25kg Fiberdrum
25kg Bag 200L Drum packaging 1000L IBC packaging
Storage for 12 months in shady room and dry place.

Hazard & Safety Precaution

Hazard Information Satety Precaution

Corrosive, Class 8, UN 3265 BIT 20%: Corrosive, Class 8, UN 1760
BIT 85%: Environmentally hazardous substance, Class 9, UN3077

Wear protective gloves Wear protective goggles Wear protective clothing

The operation must be carried out in strict accordance with the regulations. Avoid contact with skin. Wear protective clothing, goggles and rubber gloves. In case of contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. If splashed into eyes, wash immediately with plenty of water and buffer.

Alternative Name / Synonyms