BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE- ▸ In-can preservative: Protects water-based paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- ▸ Metalworking fluids: Preservative in metalworking and cutting fluids.
- ▸ Industrial preservation: Antimicrobial and slimicide in manufacturing processes.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Benzisothiazolinone (CAS 2634-33-5) is 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, a heterocyclic isothiazolinone. It is used as a preservative in water-based products such as paints, pastes, and metalworking and cutting fluids, and as an antimicrobial/slimicide in manufacturing. It functions as an in-can preservative against bacterial and fungal growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BIT (benzisothiazolinone) used for?
BIT (CAS 2634-33-5) is an in-can preservative and industrial antimicrobial. It protects water-based paints, coatings, adhesives, and pastes against bacterial and fungal growth, and is used as a preservative in metalworking and cutting fluids and as a slimicide in manufacturing processes.
How does benzisothiazolinone work as a preservative?
BIT is a heterocyclic isothiazolinone (1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one, C7H5NOS) that inhibits microbial growth in the aqueous phase of a product. It is added as an in-can preservative to prevent spoilage of water-based formulations during storage and use.
What is the CAS number and formula of BIT?
Benzisothiazolinone has CAS number 2634-33-5 and molecular formula C7H5NOS. Its systematic name is 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one.
What HS code is used for benzisothiazolinone?
BIT is classified under HS heading 2934.99 (heterocyclic compounds, other). Confirm the destination-country subheading with your customs broker before import.
How is BIT supplied and what documentation comes with it?
RawSource supplies benzisothiazolinone in industrial bulk packaging for paint, coatings, adhesive, and metalworking-fluid manufacturers. A CoA and SDS accompany each shipment; request a bulk quote with your target grade, concentration, and volume.