Vancide MZ-98

Alternate Names: VAncide TH, Vancide 51Z

Description: Bacteria and fungi control agent

Notes

In ceramics, Vancide preservative is used to prevent glazes and slip from deteriorating due to bacteria and fungi (more likely to occur when they contain organic additives). It is a creamy-white powder that is readily dispersible in ceramic glazes and slips.

Zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate Bis(dimethyldithiocarbamoto‐S,S’)zinc
Made by Eastman chemical.

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Oxide	Analysis	Formula

Materials	Tektamer 38 Biocide
Materials	Dowicil Preservative
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.eastman.com/Literature_Center/T/TAM10088.pdf Ziram fungicide home page
URLs	https://www.vanderbiltminerals.com/assets/uploads/documents/technical/TDS_VANCIDE_MZ-98_Web.pdf Vancide MZ-98 data sheet

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