Biocides: A Necessary Addition to Any Coatings Formulation
Coatings manufacturers invest a lot of time and money to ensure that their products are properly formulated. It takes the perfect combination of performance-enhancing pigments, binders and foam-controlling additives to produce one can of the colorful liquid traditionally associated with domestic and industrial décor. But hard work can quickly go to waste if formulators neglect to add the key ingredient that secures a lasting shelf life - biocides.
In products such as aqueous coatings, polymers, slurries, adhesives, latex and resin emulsions, sizing, caulk and process waters, biocidal preservatives prevent microbial growth that could lead to product spoilage and contamination.