Common Name: Kathon LX (Kathon is a registered trade mark of Rohm & Hass); 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazole-3-One
Physical Form: Light Blue to Light Green

CAS NO.: 26172-55-4/2682-20-4

Molecular weight: 149.59/115.14

Structural formula:

Molecular Formula: C₄H₄ClNOS/ C₄H₅NOS
Incoming Inspection (Plant Receiving) Specifications:
1. pH: 1.0 - 5.0
2. Actives: 1.5% min
Second Level & Typical Specifications:
3. Appearance: Light Blue to Light Green
4. Specific Gravity: 1.02
5. Mg(NO₃ )₂, %: 1.4-2.0
6. 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazoline-one: 1.10-1.35%
7. 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazoline-3-one: 0.350.45%
8. Water: 95- 97%