Synonyms:

2-Octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one; 2-Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone; Octhilinone; Kathon 893; RH 893; Skane M-8; 2-octyl-3-isothiazolone; kathon lp preservative; kathon sp 70; micro-chek 11; micro-chek 11d; micro-chek skane; pancil; pancil-t; skane hq; Kathon 893; Microbicide M-8; Isothiazolone, 2-octyl-; Octyl-3(2H)-isothiazolone, Octylisothiazolinone.

Uses:

This compound is used as a mildewcide, as a bactericide, as a fungicide, as a biocide in cooling-tower water, in paints, cutting oils, cosmetics and shampoos, and for leather preservation. It is also used as a wound protectant for pruning cuts.