Technical Data Sheet

OIT

1)      Product name: OIT

2)      Chemical name: 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one

3)      Synomyms: 2-Octyl-3(2H)-Isothiazolone; 2-Octyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-on; 2-Octyl-3(2H)-Isothiazolone; 2-Octyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-one; 2-Octyl-3(2H)-Isothiazolon; Kathon LP Preservative.

4)      CAS No: 26530-20-1

5)      Empirical formula: C₁₁H₁₉NOS

6)      Molecular weight: 213.34.

7)      Structural formula:

8)      Usage: bactericide, fungicide, biocide, leather preservative.

9)      Appearance: clear yellow or ember liquid.

10)   Purity: 99.0%min.

11)   Boiling point: 120°C

12)   Bulk density: 1.01—1.05g/cm³.

13)   pH range: 4.0—7.0, 1% aqueous solution.

14)   Solubility: soluble in most organic solvents, slight soluble in water.

15)   Application: A mildewcide applied in oil-based paint, latex, coating, lubricant, leather chemicals, wooden materials. 2-N-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one  is recommended for a wide range of applications including adhesives, polymer emulsions, decorative wood stains, sealants, pulp, fountain solutions, MWF and paint where protection against fungi and bacteria is required in the wet state.

16)   Transportation Information: UN No: 2922. Packing group II. Major hazard class 8. Subsidiary hazard class 6.1.

17)   Packing: in 200kg plastic drum UN-approved.