Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is a high-performance industrial preservative and biocide used to protect water-based formulations from bacterial and fungal contamination.
Suzhou Easy Chemical supplies BIT 20%, BIT 10% and customized BIT solutions for paints, coatings, adhesives, detergents and other industrial applications.
✔ Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection
✔ Excellent stability in alkaline systems
✔ Low dosage and long-lasting preservation
✔ TDS, COA and MSDS available
✔ Global export supply
As a leading Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) manufacturer, we provide ≥99% high-purity BIT, 10% and 20% Benzisothiazolinone solution with low impurities, ensuring excellent stability and broad-spectrum antimicrobial performance for your formulations. We are not just a BIT manufacturer, but also a trusted BIT supplier, offering bulk Benzisothiazolinone at competitive prices. Our high-quality BIT preservative is widely used in paints, coatings, detergents, and personal care applications by leading global brands.
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Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is an isothiazolinone-based industrial preservative designed to control the growth of bacteria, yeast and fungi in water-based formulations.
Due to its excellent antimicrobial performance and good chemical stability, BIT is widely used as an in-can preservative for products that contain water and are susceptible to microbial contamination during storage.
BIT preservative is commonly used in:
Compared with some traditional preservatives, BIT provides effective microbial protection while maintaining good compatibility with many industrial formulations.
| Item | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one |
| CAS No. | 2634-33-5 |
| Appearance | Light yellow liquid |
| Active Content | 10%, 20%, 85% |
| pH | 4.0-7.0 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Application | Paints, coatings, adhesives, detergents |
✔ Broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection – Effective against bacteria, mold, and fungi.
✔ Excellent chemical stability – Works in a wide pH range (pH 4-12) and high temperatures.
✔ Compatible with multiple formulations – Suitable for paints, coatings, adhesives, and household products.
✔ Low toxicity & environmentally friendly – Provides effective preservation with minimal environmental impact.
Note: Customized concentrations and pack sizes are available upon request. Contact us for MOQ and delivery details.
Benzisothiazolinone is widely used as an in-can preservative for water-based paints and coatings.
During storage, water-based coatings can become contaminated by bacteria and fungi, resulting in:
BIT helps maintain product quality by preventing microbial growth throughout storage and transportation.
Common applications include:
Water-based adhesives provide a suitable environment for microbial growth. BIT preservative is commonly added to adhesive formulations to improve storage stability.
Applications include:
BIT offers excellent compatibility and helps extend the shelf life of adhesive products.
Polymer emulsions are widely used in coatings, adhesives and construction materials.
BIT is used to protect polymer dispersions from microbial contamination during:
Typical applications:
Industrial cleaning products often contain water and organic components that can support microbial growth.
BIT can be used in:
to maintain product stability and prevent contamination.
We supply different BIT concentrations according to application requirements.
| Product | Features | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|
| BIT 20% | Higher active content, economical dosage | Paints, coatings, adhesives |
| BIT 10% | Easier handling and formulation flexibility | Detergents, cleaning products |
| BIT Powder | High purity active ingredient | Customized industrial formulations |
Our technical team can recommend the suitable BIT grade according to your formulation and regulatory requirements.
Both BIT and CMIT/MIT belong to the isothiazolinone preservative family, but they have different performance characteristics.
| BIT | CMIT/MIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Family | Isothiazolinone | Isothiazolinone |
| Main Use | Industrial preservation | Industrial preservation |
| pH Stability | Excellent | Moderate |
| Alkaline Resistance | Better | Lower |
| Typical Applications | Paints, coatings, adhesives | Industrial water-based products |
| Formaldehyde Content | No | No |
BIT is often preferred in water-based coatings and paints due to its good stability in alkaline formulations.
We focus on providing preservatives and antimicrobial solutions for global industrial customers.
Our product portfolio includes:
For BIT products, we can provide:
✔ Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
✔ Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
✔ Certificate of Analysis (COA)
✔ Product samples for evaluation
We support customers from different regions including:
with professional export service and logistics support.
Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is mainly used as an industrial preservative for water-based paints, coatings, adhesives, polymer emulsions and detergents.
Yes. BIT is widely used as an in-can preservative for water-based paints and coatings because of its excellent stability and antimicrobial performance.
The CAS number of Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is 2634-33-5.
We supply BIT solutions including BIT 20%, BIT 10% and customized grades according to customer requirements.
Yes. We can provide samples, TDS, SDS and COA for customer evaluation.
BIT is available in bulk packaging suitable for industrial use.
25 kg drums, 200 kg drums, IBC tanks
Global supply with stable stock
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We are ready to support your industrial preservative projects worldwide.
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