NEW YORK, NY – Special Materials Co. (SMC) and Dalian Bio Chem have agreed to form a new joint venture in the isothiazolone-based biocide and preservatives markets. DBSM Biocides will formulate, market and sell isothiazolone-based biocides and preservatives throughout the United States, offering customers a new alternative to their current isothiazolone supplier.

The company is headquartered in New York City and has received full registration with the Environmental Protection Agency for its Extracide^® CMIT/MIT series of biocides and preservatives. Investments are under way to fully support the business, which include manufacturing, warehousing and laboratory expansions to serve DBSM Biocides’ customers.