Synonyms: Isothiazolinones (CMIT/MIT); CMIT/MIT Biocide; Kathon; Isothiazolinone Biocide; 5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one / 2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one;
Molecular Formula: C4H4OSNIC(CMI) C4H5OSN(MI)
CAS 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4
Introduction
CMIT/MIT, also known as Isothiazolinones (CMIT/MIT), an isothiazolone biocide, consists of CMIT (5-Chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one) and MIT (2-Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one). Furthermore, this kind of water treatment biocide is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial agent, commonly referred to as Isothiazolinone Biocide, or Kathon. As a trusted manufacturer and supplier in China, Integratechem offers high quality CMIT/MIT directly from our factory, ensuring competitive price and the flexibility to supply bulk quantities.
Applications

CMIT/MIT (Isothiazolinones) is a broad spectrum, long lasting bactericide widely used in water treatment, including sterilization and algaecide in oilfield chemical industry, electric power, industrial circulating cooling water, as well as in coatings, polymer synthetic emulsions, cosmetics preservation, textile printing and dyeing, leather, papermaking, and more. In addition, it is a preferred water treatment biocide and preservative for industrial applications.
Specifications of CMIT/MIT (Isothiazolinones)
- Appearance: Yellow or yellow green transparent liquid
- Active Content (%): ≥ 14.0
- Rate of Chloride: 2.5-3.5
- Density (20°C, g/cm³): 1.27 – 1.33
- pH value: 2.0-4.0
Packaging Options
To accommodate varying customer needs, Integratechem provides flexible packaging options for CMIT/MIT (Isothiazolinones):
- Net weight 250 kg drums
- 1250kg IBC totes
- Bulk quantities available upon request
Storage Guidelines of CMIT/MIT
Firstly, store in a dry, cool, and ventilated indoor location. In addition, always handle with care, and refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed handling instructions.
As a leading supplier and manufacturer of CMIT/MIT (Isothiazolinones) in China, Integratechem guarantees:
- Reliable supply chain for global delivery.
- Competitive factory price and consistent quality.
- Availability of bulk quantities for large scale orders.
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