Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT)
CAS No.: 2682-20-4
Appearance: pale yellow transparent liquid
Packing: 25kg/drum
Assay: 50%
Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT)
CAS No.: 2682-20-4
Appearance: pale yellow transparent liquid
Packing: 25kg/drum
Assay: 50%
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT CAS 2682-20-4)Quick Details
Chemical Name: 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT)
Synonyms: Methylisothiazolinone; 2-Methyl-2,3-dihydroisothiazol-3-one; 2-Methyl-3-isothiazolone; 2-Methylisothiazol-3-one; Methyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone; 2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one
CAS No.: 2682-20-4
Molecular Formula: C4H5NOS
Molecular weight: 115.15
Chemical Structure:
Appearance: pale yellow transparent liquid
Assay: 50%
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT CAS 2682-20-4)Typical Properties
| Item | Specifications |
| Appearance | pale yellow transparent liquid |
| Assay % | ≥50 |
| pH | 2~10 |
| Boiling point | 100℃ |
| Density | 1.02-1.09 g/cm3 |
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT CAS 2682-20-4) Usage
Industrial Water Treatment & Biocide:
Circulating Cooling Water & Slime Control: Widely used as a fast-acting, broad-spectrum biocide in industrial cooling towers, paper mill white water systems, and oilfield injection water to eliminate bacteria, sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB), and bio-slime.
Industrial Coatings, Paints & Inks:
In-Can Preservative: Excellent in-can preservative for waterborne architectural coatings, emulsions, polymer dispersions, industrial adhesives, and printing inks to prevent microbial spoiling.
Personal Care & Household Products:
Rinse-off Personal Care Preservative: Used as a broad-spectrum preservative in rinse-off formulations such as shampoos, body washes, and industrial liquid detergents, strictly adhering to global regulation limits
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT CAS 2682-20-4)Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25kg/drum or 200 kg/plastic drum
Delivery: by sea/by air
2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-Ketone (MIT CAS 2682-20-4)Storage
This product must be stored in a cool, dry and sealed container or tank.
Storage warehouse must be regularly clearance, ventilate and inspection, be low temperature and dry, One year at 25°C.
Shelf Life: 12 months under recommended original unopened storage conditions.