Methylchloroisothiazolinone/methylisothiazolinone mixture (MCIT/MIT) is a mixture of isothiazolinone-derived biocides.1,2It is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with MIC values of 0.0002, 0.0002, 0.00005, and 0.00005% (w/w) forS. aureus,P. aeruginosa,A. niger, andC. albicans, respectively.2MCIT/MIT can elicit contact sensitization.3Formulations containing MCIT/MIT have been used for controlling microbial growth in industrial and household products.

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C8H9ClN2O2S2

264.75

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years