CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
Background
Cl+Me-isothiazolinone
(MCI/MI) is a combination of 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
and 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. These isothiazolinones are
frequently combined as a broad spectrum preservative. A recent Danish study (Nielsen) found
MCI/MI registered in 523 products. The most frequently
registered products were paints, hair shampoos, skin care products, and
cleaning agents. The typical concentration was below 0.0035% (35 ppm).
The isothiazolinone preservatives include: 2-n-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one,
1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one, 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, and 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one.
Synonyms
5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one + 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one,
3:1 in aqua
Acticide
Algucid CH50
Amerstat 250
Euxyl K 100
Cl+Me-isothiazolinone
Fennosan IT 21
Grotan K
Grotan TK2
GR 856 Izolin
Kathon 886 MW
Kathon CG
Kathon DP
Kathon LX
Kathon UT
Kathon WT
MCI/MI
Mergal K7
Metat GT
Metatin GT
Methylchloroisothiazolinone/Methylisothiazolinone
Mitco CC 32 L
Paretol
Parmetol DF 35, -DF 12, -A23, -K50, -K40, -DF 18
P3 Multan D
Piror P109
Special Mx 323
Uses
Adhesives/glues
Binders
Bubble baths
Cleaning agents
Cooling tower water
Cosmetics, especially shampoos
Curing agents
Detergents
Fabric softeners
Fillings
Hair and body gels
Household cleaning products
Jet fuels
Latex emulsions
Mascaras
Metalworking fluids
Milk sampling
Moist toilet paper
Oil and cooling fluids
Paints
Pesticides
Sanitation products
Pigments
Polishes
Preservatives
Printing inks
Radiography
Shampoos
Slime control in paper mills
Soaps
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Airborne
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