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| | Primary Applications | Key Advantage | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ACTICIDE® LV 508 | Wastewater, MWFs, paints, adhesives | Robust, broad-spectrum wet-state protection | | ACTICIDE® 14 | Architectural finishes, paper coatings, printing inks | Versatile, for both wet & dry film protection | | ACTICIDE® MBS | Metalworking fluids, polymer emulsions | Targeted bacterial & fungal control | | ACTICIDE® MV | Paints, coatings, adhesives | Solvent-free, soft on environmental profile | | ACTICIDE® LV 706 | Surface preparation (façades, tanks) | Concentrated disinfecting wash solution |
is an advanced, aqueous-based industrial biocide engineered by THOR to provide robust primary and secondary preservation for water-based systems. Formulated with sodium pyrithione, this highly effective fungicide prevents microbial spoilage and eliminates performance-degrading fungal growth. It is widely used across heavy industries, particularly as a tankside additive for industrial fluid management. Product Overview and Chemistry ACTICIDE® LV 508 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
| Feature | Acticide LV 508 New | Generic CIT/MIT 3:1 | BIT-only preservatives | Formaldehyde releasers (e.g., Grotan) | |---------|---------------------|----------------------|------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Spectrum | Broad (bacteria, fungi, algae) | Mainly bacteria | Mainly fungi & Gram-neg | Broad but slower | | Long-term stability (pH 8.5, 40°C) | >6 months | <1 month | >12 months | 3-6 months | | Formaldehyde-free | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | Cost per kg of active | Medium | Low | High | Medium | | Resistance risk | Very low | Medium (bacteria adapt) | Low | High (adaptation via formaldehyde dehydrogenase) |
