Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Dow ROCIMA 562 Biocide

Dow ROCIMA 562 Biocide is a broad-spectrum, low-foaming, isothiazolinone-based industrial biocide from Dow’s ROCIMA™ portfolio. It effectively controls bacteria, fungi, and algae in water-based systems including cooling towers, paper mills, and metalworking fluids. Designed for continuous or slug dosing, it offers stable performance across pH 4–9 and temperatures up to 60°C.
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  • dow rocima 562 biocide_606a0716

Features Of Dow ROCIMA 562 Biocide

  1. Highly effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, and fungi in water-based industrial systems.

  2. Compatible with common water treatment additives including corrosion inhibitors, dispersants, and scale inhibitors.

  3. Low-foaming formulation suitable for high-shear and recirculating cooling water applications.

  4. Stable across a broad pH range (pH 4–10) and maintains efficacy at temperatures up to 60 °C.

  5. Non-oxidizing chemistry minimizes impact on system metallurgy and polymer components.

Typical Applications Of Dow ROCIMA 562 Biocide

  1. Cooling water systems in HVAC and industrial heat exchange units.

  2. Process water circuits in paper and pulp manufacturing.

  3. Recirculating water in metalworking fluid sumps and machining lines.

  4. Preservation of emulsions and aqueous formulations in paint, coatings, and adhesives production.

  5. Make-up water treatment for closed-loop industrial cooling towers.

Specifications Of Dow ROCIMA 562 Biocide

Chemical TypeIsothiazolinone-based biocide (active ingredients: 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one)
Product FormLiquid concentrate
AppearanceClear, pale yellow to amber liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)2.5 – 4.5
Density (20 °C)1.08 – 1.12 g/cm³
SolubilityCompletely miscible with water
Primary ApplicationsIndustrial water treatment, metalworking fluids, paints & coatings, adhesives
Key FeaturesBroad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, low toxicity profile, rapid kill kinetics


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