Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4SN(H)CO. A white solid, it is structurally related to isothiazole, and is part of a class of molecules called isothiazolinones. BIT is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial.
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Benzisothiazolinone (BIT) is an organic compound with the formula C6H4SN(H)CO. A white solid, it is structurally related to isothiazole, and is part of a class of molecules called isothiazolinones. BIT is widely used as a preservative and antimicrobial.
== Usage == Benzisothiazolinone has a microbicide and a fungicide mode of action. It is widely used as a preservative, for example in: emulsion paints, caulks, varnishes, adhesives, inks, and photographic processing solutions home cleaning and car care products; laundry detergents, stain removers and fabric softeners; industrial settings, for example in textile spin-finish solutions, leather processing solutions, preservation of fresh animal hides and skins agriculture in pesticide formulations gas and oil drilling in muds and packer fluids preservation.
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