Preservatives & Biocides
REACH
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
CAS Number
55406-53-6
EC Number
259-627-5
Abbreviation
IPBC
What is Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate?
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (CAS 55406-53-6), commonly known as IPBC or iodocarb, is a broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide used as a preservative in industrial and personal care formulations.
Where is Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate used?
- Coatings: prevents fungal degradation of paint films, particularly in exterior wood coatings and emulsion paints
- Adhesives, sealants and construction materials: wet-state and dry-film preservation of caulks and jointing compounds
- Textile and leather processing: incorporated into treatment baths to protect finished goods from fungal attack during storage and transit
- Personal care: preservative booster
- It delivers protection against mold, mildew and wood-rotting fungi at low use concentrations.
Commercial specifications
- Technical grades at 98%+ purity
- Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
iodocarb|butyl-3-iodo-2-propynylcarbamate|3-iodoprop-2-ynyl butylcarbamate|3-iodo-2-propyn-1-yl N-butylcarbamate|IPBC|3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate|Woodlife|Troysan KK-108A
What are the physical properties of Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate?
Melting Point 64-68 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point 321.8±25.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 1.606±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Appearance Liquid
Color White to Almost white
Form neat
Water Solubility 168mg/L at 20℃
Vapor Pressure 0.005Pa at 25℃
Log P 2.81 at 25℃
How is Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS06· Toxic GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate?
HS Code 29241990
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3