Optimization of biocides for metal‐working fluids: factors which affect IPBC performance in metal‐working Available to Purchase

Iodo propynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC) has been used as a fungicide in metal‐working fluid formulations for a number of years. While traditional laboratory evaluations show excellent performance, results in the field are often disappointing. An in‐depth review of the biocide’s physical and chemical characteristics has helped us predict these performance differences better.