1. Novel In-Can Biocides with Global Regulatory Compliance Rodney T. Rees THOR Specialties, Inc 50 Waterview Drive Shelton, CT 06484 www.thor.com October 25-28, 2015

2. Modern day coatings formulations are more susceptible to microbiological spoilage than older formulations Antimicrobial effect of VOC, free monomer and biocide carry over from liquid / dispersed components is now significantly decreased Wash water re-use and bulk stored liquids with decreased biocide content can cause increased bioburden in coatings and select for more hardy organisms Coating Biocide needs to perform better than past versions. CurrentPre 2000 Antimicrobial influence from VOC, free monomer and biocide carry over from aqueous components/ dispersions (excluding water).

3. Selection of most appropriate biocide system is essential Performance requirements Compliance / marketing requirements Formulator requires more knowledge of biocide actives Stability Efficacy profile Formulator requires basic microbiological knowledge Biocide manufacturers / partners have to: Come up with novel & practical preservation concepts Work closely with coating formulators on the best solutions. Nett Result: Formulators need to pay far more attention to the Coating Biocide as an essential functional ingredient

4. Few traditional in-can biocide molecules to choose from: 80% of current formulations preserved with: MoleculeEfficacy /Stability 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (CIT) B, F High kill rate / limited stability 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (MIT) B (F) Less rapid kill / good stability 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) B (F) Less rapid kill / good stability 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (BNPD) B (F) Mod kill rate / limited stability Formaldehyde – donors (various) B (F) Mod kill rate / variable stability No single active ingredient has all the essential / desired characteristics Active ingredients have differing stabilities in different formulations Electrophilic organic molecules Carefully considered BLENDS of actives are the best Final Formulation option (spectrum & synergy) … but even this may not be enough in modern high susceptibility formulations! Truly “New” actives are unlikely in the near future. B = Bactericidal F = Fungicidal

5. Factors influencing in-can biocide stability / availability: pHORP Nucleophiles Heatcompatibility Other Factors: Stage of addition during manufacture Pest pressure (plant and raw materials) Regulatory / labeling implications (use level restriction)

6. Predominant Organisms Associated with Major Spoilage: Pseudomonas & related genera Other Gram-Negative Bacteria Gram-Positive Bacteria Yeasts & Molds [fungi] 80 % 5 % 15 % Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas putida Burkholderia cepacia Alcaligenes spp Candida spp Adaptive / Problematic Species: The chosen biocide must at least be effective against these organisms.

7. More Stringent Regulatory Requirements: Not applicable to properly formulated biocide blends in end-use product EUROPE: CLP Regulation 1272/2008/EC – 2 nd Adaptation to Technical Progress (aka EU H208) is currently the most restrictive regulation - designed to protect people with existing allergies to certain chemistries. Above a Specific Concentration Limit (SCL) the following statement is required: Contains “name of relevant substance”. May produce an allergic reaction GHS Pictograms (Includes USA):

8. EU H208 – in force since June 2015 Concentrations of compounds known to be sensitizers with a known SCL will require cautionary labeling above 1 / 10 their SCL Single actives below label limit are inadequate for preservation Blends at the maximum allowable limit below 1 / 10 SCL offer protection above & beyond single actives, but even this may not be adequate … more innovative technology is required … led to development of New Novel Biocides Need to consider biocide in all raw materials, since the regulation applies to the total biocide compliment of the end product. Active Ingredient Sensitizer Category (SCL) Concentration requiring labelling (ppm) CIT/MIT1 (15 ppm)>/= 1.5 BIT1 (500 ppm)>/= 50 MIT1 (1000 ppm)>/= 100 BNPDNot CategorizedNo Limit* Formaldehyde Donors1 (10,000)1000 * High level can cause discoloration or affect cross-linking

9. EU H208 Regulation & the USA The USA domestic coatings market is not impacted by the H208 regulation Only products manufactured in the USA destined for the EU or markets that will follow the EU are affected However: Similar restrictions may be imposed in the USA in years to come The US coatings market can take advantage of the successful new biocide innovations with a validated performance history.

10. In-can Biocide Progression Timescale:

11. Current Biocide vs New Novel Biocides (H208-compliant) MIC - % Biocide : % Biocide

12. New Novel In-Can Biocide – Performance examples: Example 1 Construction Chemical Only the New Generation Biocide passed all challenge testing without the EU cautionary labeling requirement.

13. Example 2 Carbon Black Dispersion (known to be difficult to preserve): Only the New Novel Biocide passed all challenge testing without the EU precautionary labeling requirement.

14. Example 3 Surface Coating A: M-BIT = Methyl BIT / DTBMA (dithio-bis-methyl amide) Only the New Novel Biocide passed all challenge testing without the EU precautionary labeling requirement.

15. Example 4 Surface Coating B: Blank did not display susceptibility to yeasts and molds

16. Only the New Novel Biocide passed all challenge testing without the EU precautionary labeling requirement. Example 5 Adhesive:

17. Summary / Conclusions: Modern Coatings are more susceptible than older formulations Coatings formulators are required to have much more knowledge of biocides and spoilage organisms than in the past Modern biocides need to perform better than previous versions to cope with Greater susceptibility Adapted / stronger organisms Biocide Blends comprising two or more actives may no longer be enough – greater innovation is required in an increasingly regulated industry New Novel In-can Biocides are available to cope with the demands of modern coatings formulations & evolving wild strain organisms, whilst conforming to the stringent regulatory boundaries These biocides are already being used in Europe, and will be available in the USA in 2015.

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