Dow Announces New Addition to Biocides Product Family for Metalworking Fluids
Registered in California, and compatible with all types of metalworking fluids, BIOBAN-DB 20 (2,2-dibromo-3-nitriloprompionaminde) is fast acting and can reduce a heavy bio burden within hours when a preservative can be added to the sump. Effective at low levels, BIOBAN DB-20 combined with lower levels of existing preservatives can help reduce long-term preservative costs for end-users.
"Using a sump side biocide is a key method of combating contamination and reducing bacteria," said Nanette Hermsen, global marketing manager for metalworking fluids for Dow Biocides. "BIOBAN DB-20 has the functionality to dramatically diminish microbial bioburden and reduce needless cost by promoting the long-term preservation of metalworking fluids."
If left unchecked, contamination of metalworking fluids can cause a drop in pH levels, splitting of the emulsion, odor, reduced tool life, corrosion and/or health problems. BIOBAN DB-20 is specially formulated to combat this challenge while remaining non-corrosive, effective at alkaline pH, and greatly reducing microbial resistance.
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