The preservative solution for your Inks

Dupont-logo.pngProtecting your Inks from contamination can be a challenge

ChemPoint offers DuPont Microbial Control, a wide range of in-can (wet-state) preservative that provides broad spectrum efficacy against various types of microbiological organisms and contaminants. It's benefits include long term preservation, pH and thermal stability, compatibility with other formulation ingredients and better environmental profile through DuPont’s EPA registered products.

DuPont's biocides and antimicrobial products - KATHON, ROCIMA, DOWICIDE, DOWICIL and BIOBAN, contain proven active ingredients that help control bacterial growth in the wet state for in-can preservation. 

 

 
In Can (Wet-State) Preservative for Inks
 
 
Product
 
 Actives
 Carrier
 Form
 pH Activity Range
 Efficacy
 Typical Dose Level for Inks
 Bacteria   Fungi 
 
 
 CMIT/MIT Aqueous Liquid < 8.5 Yes Yes 0.040 – 0.167%
 
 
 Bronopol N/A Solid 3 - 8 Yes No 0.010 – 0.050%
 
 
 BIT Aqueous Glycol Liquid 2 - 12 Yes No 0.050 – 0.250%
 
 
 BIT Aqueous Liquid 2 - 12 Yes No 0.050 – 0.250%
 
 
 Glutaraldehyde Aqueous Liquid 3 - 9.5 Yes Yes 0.04-0.4%
 
 
 Glutaraldehyde Aqueous Liquid 3 - 9.5 Yes Yes 0.02-0.2%
 
 
 NaOPP N/A Solid Flakes > 8 Yes Yes 0.025 - 0.500%
 
 
 OPP N/A Solid Flakes > 8 Yes Yes 0.018-0.36%
 
 
 CMIT/MIT+ Bronopol Aqueous Liquid 3 - 8 Yes Yes 0.050 – 0.225%

CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION


Kathon Biocides:
   
  • Cost-effective preservation with low level of use where compatible.
  • Provide protection against bacteria and fungi in the wet state.
  • Proven efficacy with market reputation for inks in-can preservation and great compatibility with ink formulations.
  • DuPont's high quality CMIT/MIT stabilized Technology.
 
Rocima Micro-Biocides:
   
  • Switch to Rocima Micro-Biocides for quick kill and long term preservation to eliminate the risk of spoilage in high temperatures.
  • Ensure the stability of your preservation in low quality warehouse conditions, overseas exports and long ground transportation.
  • Rocima BT grades have high thermal stability up to 200 C.
 
Dowicides
(A and 1E Grades):
   
  • Dowicide protects high pH inks from bacterial and fungal contamination.
  • Bio-degradable and EPA registered for great environmental profile.
  • Non - formaldehyde and non-chlorinated chemistry.
  • Great fit for consumer goods and meets FDA requirements for indirect food contact.
 
Ucarcides
(25 and 50 Grades):
   
  • Ucarcide protects inks from microbial contamination like bacteria, mold, yeast even at low level of use.
  • Highly compatible with most surfactants used in ink emulsions.
  • DuPont's high quality Glutaraldehyde provides biocidal activity over a wide range of pH and temperature.
 
Bioban BP (Plus and 30 Grades):
   
  • One of the best non-formaldehyde releasing chemistries for the preservation of printing inks and fountain solutions.
  • Active ingredient, Bronopol, has proven efficacy on anaerobic organisms.
  • Cost effective with low level of use.
  • Broad EPA Approvals and FDA Clearances.
 
Dowicil
QK-20:
   
  • Fast acting to protect equipment from any microbial contamination.
  • Reclaim or de-contaminate spoiled batches/raw materials.
  • Add to regular in-can preservative to increase product shelf life.
  • Disinfect recycled or city water to avoid end product contamination from the non-treated water supply.
 
 
 

ChemPoint is an exclusive distributor for DuPont Microbial Control and here to help find a solution to your antimicrobial needs.

Give us a call

PHONE 425.372.9328

Have us call you