Materials Performance

& Protection

Metalworking Fluids
Product Selection Guide

Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers of specialty chemicals
used in industrial applications. We are a custom manufacturer and developer of cost
effective antimicrobial solutions for your needs.

Our metalworking fluid product features include:

–– Broad-spectrum activity
–– Formaldehyde-free options
–– Long-term protection
–– Excellent formulation compatibility
–– Ease of incorporation during the manufacturing process
Metalworking Fluids Product Selection Guide
Product Name Chemical Actives CAS No. Active Content (% w/w) Physical Form

Sodium Omadine™10% Fungicide Sodium 2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide (NaPT) 3811-73-2 10% Liquid

Sodium Omadine™ 40% Fungicide Sodium 2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide (NaPT) 3811-73-2 40% Liquid

Sodium Omadine™ 2000 Antimicrobial Sodium 2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide (NaPT) 3811-73-2 10% Liquid

Densil® DG 45 Fungicide n-Butyl-1,2-benzisothiazoline-3-one (BBIT) 4299-07-4 45% Liquid

Densil® DN Antimicrobial n-Butyl-1,2-benzisothiazoline-3-one (BBIT) 4299-07-4 99.2% Liquid

Omacide® IPBC 20 Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) 55406-53-6 20% Liquid

Omacide® IPBC 30 Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) 55406-53-6 30% Liquid

Omacide® IPBC 30 DPG Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) 55406-53-6 30% Liquid

Omacide® IPBC 100 Fungicide 3-lodo-2-propynl-n-butylcarbamate (IPBC) 55406-53-6 97% Powder

Proxel® AQ Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 2634-33-5 9.25% Liquid

1,2-Benzisothiazoline-3-one 2634-33-5
5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one with 26172-55-4 5.0%
Proxel® BC Preservative 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 2682-20-4 1.0% Liquid

Proxel® BD 20 Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 2634-33-5 19.3% Liquid

Proxel® GXL Preservative 1,2-Benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) 2634-33-5 19.3% Liquid

Reputain® B30 Preservative 2-Bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol (Bronopol) 000052-51-7 30% Liquid

Reputain® K50 Preservative Glutaraldehyde 111-30-8 50% Liquid

Dantogard® Preservative DMDMH/MDM Hydantoin 27636-82-4 40% Liquid

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pH (as sold) Antimicrobial Activity Typical Dose Level(product as sold) Key Performance Benefits US EPA Registration No.
––Designed for tankside use and smaller sized sumps
8.5–10.5 Fungi Tankside: 1500–3000 ppm ––Also see NaPT 40% attributes 1258-1213
––Aqueous solution
––Avoid cast-iron grinding applications
Concentrate: 0.4–1.0% ––Negative for skin sensitization in a variety of tests
8.5–10.5 Fungi Tankside: 200–800 ppm ––Formaldehyde free, pH stable 1258-843
––Proprietary Sodium pyrithione blend in MEA
––Formaldehyde free, pH stable
Concentrate: 2.0–4.0% ––Suitable for cast-iron grinding operations
11.0–12.0 Bacteria & Fungi Tankside: 1500–4000 ppm ––Broad spectrum activity 1258-1238
––Propylene glycol solution
––Formaldehyde free
––Suitable for all formulation types
Concentrate: 0.3–0.9% ––Suitable for tankside use
N/A Fungi 0.9% Tankside: 100–400 ppm ––Thermally stable, pH stable 1258-1286
––Formaldehyde free
––Thermally stable, pH stable
––For use in soluble oil and semi-synthetic concentrates
––Not recommended for use in synthetic concentrates
N/A Fungi Concentrate: 0.16–0.4% ––Not suitable for tankside use 1258-1249
––Glycol/alcohol solution
––Tankside suitable IPBC blend
N/A Fungi Tankside: 500–1000 ppm ––Add to areas that will allow for good mixing into fluid 1258-1222
––Glycol/alcohol solution
N/A Fungi Concentrate: 0.7–1.5% ––See IPBC 100 attributes 1258-1221
––Dipropylene glycol/alcohol solution
N/A Fungi Concentrate: 0.7–1.5% ––See IPBC 100 attributes 1258-1230
––Formaldehyde free
––For use in soluble oil and semi-synthetic concentrates
––Not recommended for use in synthetic concentrates
––Not suitable for tankside use
––May degrade in formulations when pH is higher than 9.1
N/A Fungi Concentrate: 0.2–0.5% ––May degrade in formulations if stored at 43°C or higher 1258-1219
Concentrate: 3.0–6.0%
12.0 Bacteria Tankside: 1500–3500 ppm ––Sodium-free, aqueous solution BIT 1258-1284
––For the tankside control of bacteria and fungi. A complementary
blend of a fast active anti-microbial activity of CMIT/MIT combined
3.7 Bacteria & Fungi Tankside: 500–2500 ppm with a longer-lasting efficacy of BIT 1258-1336
Concentrate: 3.0–6.0% ––Neutral pH, aqueous dispersion BIT mixture
7.0 Bacteria Tankside: 750–2000 ppm ––Better suited for non-ferrous applications 1258-1260
––Dipropylene glycol/alcohol solution
Concentrate: 1.5–3.0% ––pH stable, thermally stable, formaldehyde free
12.0 Bacteria Tankside: 750–1800 ppm ––Suitable for all formulation types 1258-1255
––Potential formaldehyde release
––Effective against anaerobic bacteria
––Excellent End-of-Shift biocide 33753-20-1258 or
4.5 Bacteria Tankside: 350–1000 ppm ––Avoid using in combination with secondary amines 464-685-1258
– Formaldehyde free
– Broad spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi and sporicidal
– Not recommended for use in MWF concentrates due to
3.0–4.5 Bacteria & Fungi Tankside: 350–650 ppm incompatibilities with most amine systems 33753-31-1258
– Non-triazine water soluble tankside product
– Low/No odor
6.0–7.5 Bacteria 0.08–0.5% – Works well in combination with NaPT, IPBC, BBIT 6836-119
Functional Additives
Whether your goal is to control corrosion, foam or increase fluid functionality, Lonza’s broad port-
folio of functional chemicals and our technical staff can assist in solving complex problems facing
the metalworking fluid formulator.

Corrosion Inhibitors

Product Name Chemical Description Physical Form Function

CarboShield® Dialkyldimethyl ammonium Multi-functional corrosion inhibitor,
1000 bicarbonate/carbonate (DDABC) Liquid emulsifier, surfactant, thin film forming.
Carboshield® BT Proprietary Blend Liquid Anti-tarnish, protectant.
Unamine® C Imidazolines Liquid Corrosion Inhibition

Emulsifiers

Product Name Chemical Description Physical Form HLB/Function

Pegosperse® 400 ML PEG 400 Monolaurate Liquid 14 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 400 DL PEG 400 Dilaurate Liquid 10 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 400 MC PEG 400 Mono Caprylate/Caprate Liquid 15 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 400 MO PEG 400 Monooleate Liquid 11 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 400 DOT PEG 400 Ditallate Liquid 13 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 600 MO PEG 600 Monooleate Liquid 13 Emulsifier
Pegosperse® 600 DOT PEG 600 Ditallate Liquid 11 Emulsifier
Lonzest® GMO Glyceryl Monooleate Liquid 3 Emulsifier
Lonzest® GDL* Glyceryl Dilaurate Liquid 7 Emulsifier
Lonzest® GMT* Glyceryl Monotallate Liquid 3 Emulsifier
Lonzest® SMO Sorbitan Monooleate Liquid 4 Emulsifier
Lonzest® SML Sorbitan Monolaurate Liquid 8 Emulsifier
Lonzest® TAO* Sorbitan Monotallate Liquid 4 Emulsifier
Lonzest® SMO-5 POE (5) Sorbitan Monooleate Liquid 10 Emulsifier
Lonzest® SMO-20 POE (20) Sorbitan Monooleate Liquid 15 Emulsifier
Lonzest® STO-20 POE (20) Sorbitan Trioleate Liquid 11 Emulsifier
Lonzest® SML-20 POE (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate Liquid 17 Emulsifier

Other PEG Esters may be made available upon request.

*Made to Order

Foam Control Agents

Product Name Chemical Description Physical Form Application

Polyaldo® DGDO-KFG Decaglyceryl decaoleate Liquid Foam Control
Polyaldo® 10-4-O Decaglyceryl tetraoleate Liquid Foam Control
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