Kathon® CG ICP II Biocide

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Kathon® CG ICP II is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative used in household, industrial, and personal care formulations. It contains a synergistic blend of methylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT) and methylisothiazolinone (MIT), delivering excellent protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold at low use levels. The product offers strong compatibility with surfactants and emulsifiers across a wide pH range while remaining environmentally acceptable due to its rapid biodegradability. It is supplied as an aqueous solution, making it easy to incorporate into a variety of formulations.
Package Type Pail
Product No. 16175112
CAS 10377-60-3,26172-55-4,2682-20-4
Synonyms 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One & 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One; CMIT / MIT; Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone; Isothiazolinone preservative blend
Applications Skin care, Hair care, Cleansing
Characteristics Appearance: Clear light blue to green liquid; Active content: 1.50% total (CMIT 1.15%, MIT 0.35%); Specific gravity: ~1.02; pH (as supplied): ~2.5–4.5; Solubility: Fully soluble in water, miscible with alcohols/glycols
Benefits
  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity (bacteria
  • yeast
  • mold)
  • Effective at very low use levels (Less than or equal to 0.15% as supplied)
  • Compatible with surfactants and emulsifiers of all ionic types
  • Stable across a broad pH range (optimal ≤ pH 7)
  • Water-soluble for easy incorporation into formulations
  • No color or odor impact on finished products
  • Environmentally acceptable and rapidly biodegradable

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Product Details

Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
Not suitable for high pH systems (Greater than pH 8) without stability controls. Avoid use in systems containing strong reducing/oxidizing agents unless stabilized. Handling requires proper PPE due to corrosive classification
INCI
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone

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