Methylisothiazolinone + Methylchloroisothiazolinone
What is it?
MCI/MI is a widely used preservative.
How can I avoid it?
Avoidance of products containing MCI/MI is accomplished by reading labels. If this substance is not listed, a use test of the product may be done. In the industrial setting, the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) should be reviewed for sources of exposure. Skin protection measures or a job change may be required.
Uses:
- Adhesives and glues (liquid and stick)
- All purpose
- School
- Wood
- Craft
- Fabric
- Eyelash
- Shoe glue
- Skin care products/Cosmetics
- Antiperspirants/Deodorants
- Baby bath oil
- Dog dander remover
- Hair sprays, gels, tonics, and lotions
- Hair colorants/"Permanent-relaxers"
- Make-ups
- Moisturizers
- Nail polish/Nail polish remover
- Powders/Sprays
- Shampoos/Conditioners
- Shaving products
- Soaps/Cleansers
- Analgesic gel
- Household
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Industrial Products
- Additive in refinery oil
- Biocide
- Color film developer
- Cooling tower water
- Cutting oils
- Detergents
- Diesel fuel
- Glue production
- Household cleaning products
- Jet fuels
- Latex emulsions and paints
- Medical creams and ointments
- Metal working fluids
- Milk sampling
- Moist toilet paper
- Printing inks
- Radiography (x-rays)
- Slime control in paper mills
- Water based paints
- Pesticides
Other names for MCI/MI:
- 2 Methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
- 5-Chloro 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one
- Acticide
- Algricide
- Algricid CHSO
- Amerstat 250
- Cl+Me-Isothiazolinone
- Euxyl K-100
- Grotan K
- Kathon 886 MW
- Kathon CG
- Kathon DP
- Kathon LX
- Kathon UT
- Kathon WT
- Metat GT
- Metatin GT
- Paretol
- Parmetol K40
- Parmetol DF12
- Parmetol DF35
- Parmetol A23
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- Benz-isothiazolinine
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