Performance Advantages

Broad-Spectrum Activity: Effective against fungi, bacteria, and algae across multiple industrial applications

Industrial Versatility: Used in leather processing, water treatment, pulp/paper, wood preservation, and paints

Microbial Control: Disrupts microbial cell function, preventing material degradation and biofouling

Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents, facilitating formulation in various industrial products

EPA Registered: Listed as an active ingredient in pesticide formulations and regulated under FIFRA

TCMTB is a versatile industrial biocide used across multiple sectors for microbial control and material preservation :

Leather processing (fungicide)

Water treatment / cooling towers

Pulp & paper mills (slimicide)

Wood preservation Paints & coatings preservative

Textile processing Carpet / wallpaper adhesives

Seed treatment (cereals, cotton, corn)

Marine anti-fouling / zebra mussel control

Industrial wastewater systems

Leather Industry

TCMTB is widely used as a fungicide in leather processing to prevent microbial degradation during tanning and storage. It protects wet-blue and finished leather from fungal attack, ensuring product quality and longevity Studies confirm its effectiveness as a fungicide on leather

Water Treatment & Pulp/Paper

In industrial water systems, cooling towers, and pulp/paper mills, TCMTB serves as an effective slimicide and bactericide, controlling slime-forming bacteria and fungi that cause blockages and degradation [citation:3][citation:7]. It is used as a preservative and slimicide in paper production

Wood Preservation & Agriculture

TCMTB is used as a wood preservative, protecting lumber from fungal decay and insect damage [citation:3][citation:9]. In agriculture, it is applied as a contact fungicide for seed treatment (barley, cotton, corn, rice, sorghum, sugar beets, wheat) to prevent seed-borne diseases

Standard Packaging

Various container sizes available depending on concentration and formulation (technical grades 30%, 60%, 80%)

Laboratory/R&D sizes: 25mg, 100mg, 250mg, 1g (for research use only) .

Industrial drums: Typically 200kg or custom packaging for bulk shipments.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat sources

Long-term storage: Recommended at -20°C to maintain stability

Keep containers tightly sealed; protect from moisture and incompatible materials.

Avoid storage near strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, or bases.

Shelf life: When stored properly, ≥24 months from manufacture date (typical).

Shelf life: Minimum 24 months from manufacture date when stored properly under recommended conditions.

Transport Information

IMO/IMDG Not dangerous goods

IATA Not restricted

ADR/RID Non-hazardous for transport