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Mergal K10N

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Mergal® K10N is a non-skin sensitizing BIT (Benzisothiazolinone) VOC-free industrial preservative used to prevent deterioration and degradation caused by bacteria and fungi In water-borne adhesives, sealants, and pigment slurries. In ceramics it is useful in bodies and glazes. It has low viscosity and is free of solvents and surfactants and is convenient to handle year-round.

Typical Dose: 0.05 wt. % – 0.4 wt. % (in-package protection)
Applicable to products with a range of pH 3 – 13
Heat stable to 100° C.
Add as early in production as possible.

Related Information

Links

Oxide	Analysis	Formula	Tolerance

Typecodes	Biocide These are added to glazes and bodies to prevent the growth of micro organisms. Often targeted at bacteria, mold or fungi.
URLs	https://www.troycorp.com/product_view_final_t.asp?cat=products&uID=1&pID=30 Mergal Biocide data sheet A a non-skin sensitizing BIT (Benzisothiazolinone) formulation. The product is an industrial preservative used to prevent deterioration and degradation caused by bacteria and fungi in aqueous systems.
Materials	Polyphase P20T

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