Strub Acticide ® OX
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Composition |
bis-(5,51-dimethyl-1,3-oxazolidine-3-yl)-methane |
Appearance |
Clear, almost colourless liquid |
Odour |
Characteristic |
Density (20oC): |
1.040 – 1.072 g/ml |
pH value |
9.0 – 11.0 |
Amine value |
580 – 600 mg/g |
Solubility |
Fully soluble in water, most lower alcohols and glycols |
Stability in application*: |
Stable over the pH range 3 - 10 and up to 80°C |
Note: These characteristics do not constitute a sales specification
BIOCIDAL PROPERTIES
Acticide ® OX has a broad activity spectrum against bacteria, moulds and yeasts, including the following organisms:
Test Organisms |
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Bacteria |
Fungi |
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Achromobacter sp. |
Flavobacterium sp. |
Aspergillus sp. |
Aeromonas sp. |
Klebsiella sp. |
Penicillium sp. |
Alcaligenes sp. |
Proteus sp. |
Rhodotorula sp. |
Bacillus sp. |
Pseudomonas sp. |
Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
Escherichia coli |
Streptomyces sp. |
APPLICATIONS / USE LEVELS
ADDITION / COMPATIBILITY
Acticide ® OX can be added at any time during manufacture. However, it is advised to add it as early as possible to give protection to susceptible products throughout the production process. Care should be taken to ensure that temperature and pH at the point of addition are suitable for stability of the product. Avoid acids.
Prior to use ACTICIDE® OX must not be diluted or mixed with any other raw material to avoid negative influences on the active. Please contact our local Thor Microbiological Technical Centre for more information.
Acticide ® OX is not compatible with formaldehyde sensitive products but may be used in most other formulations in which its application is recommended. Users are advised to carry out their own tests or seek further advice from Thor prior to initial application.