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grotan OX
Preservative for technical products
Bactericidal effect
Broad, balanced spectrum of effect (incl. sulphate-reducing bacteria)
Good immediate effect
Good anticorrosion properties
Contains no nitrate, nitrosing agents or organically bound chlorine (has no effect on the AOX value)

Active substance
EINECS-Name: CAS-No. EC-No.
3,3'-Methylenebis[5-methyloxazolidine] 66204-44-2 266-235-8

Physico-chemical properties
Colour colourless - light yellow
Form Liquid
Odour amine-like
Density (20 °C) 1.049 - 1.069 g/ml
Refractive index (20 °C) 1.469 - 1.477
boiling temperature ca. 204 °C
Flash point (ISO 2719) > 100 °C
Flow time (DIN 53211 - 20 °C) < 15 s
Water solubility (20 °C) in all proportions
VOC-Content to Directive 2004/42/EC 100 %

Fields of application
The optimum use level should be evaluated by means of a repeated challenge test (e.g. at Vink Technical support department).
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
Recommended dosage
Watermiscable metalworking fluids 1.0 - 1.5 g/kg (0.10 - 0.15 %)
Technical emulsions 1.0 - 1.5 g/kg (0.10 - 0.15 %)
System cleaner [1,0 - 1,5 g/kg (0,10 - 0,15 %) in
100 - 150 g/kg (10 - 15 %)
the end dilutions)]
Indications for use
grotan® OX is suitable for use in water-mixed metalworking fluids, metalworking fluid
General Information
concentrates and other technical emulsions.
Solubility(ies) Fully soluble in water and in most polar organic solvents.
Recommended use pH range 8 - 11
Maximum use temperature max. 80 °C
In order to avoid microbial growth and the resultant consumption of preservative from the
outset, it is advisable to add grotan® OX to the fresh mix of metalworking fluid. More can be
added at weekly to fortnightly intervals depending on the discharge of the metalworking fluid.
Additional advice When adding grotan® OX , it should be added at a point with good turbulence in order to
ensure good distribution in the system. Before refilling the plant, system cleaning is
recommended (e.g. with grotanol®). In centralised plants with heavy fungal contamination, a
combination of grotan® OX with grotan® F 10 or grotan® F 15 is recommended.
Microbiological efficacy
The efficacy of the product has been tested against the following microorganisms according to DGHM (German Society for Hygiene and
Microbiology). Determination of the minimum inhibitory concentration in the serial dilution test produced the following values (MIC in % of the
product):
Bacteria (gram-negative) MIC Bacteria (gram-positive) MIC Yeasts MIC
Escherichia coli 0.062 Staphylococcus aureus 0.062 Candida albicans 0.125
Legionella pneumophila < 0.1
Pseudomonas aeruginosa 0.062 Sulphate-reducing bacteria MIC Moulds MIC
Desulfovibrio desulfuricans 0.050 Aspergillus brasiliensis 0.062
Penicillium pinophilum 0.031
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grotan OX
Compatibility*
compatible to be avoided
stainless steel, steel, polypropylene, polyethylene, sealants and plastics other than mentioned, PVC
concentrate
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) (hard)
aqueous dilution (0.15 %) No significant difference to water Water incompatible materials
On contact with non-ferrous metal or non-ferrous metal containing alloys, discolourations of the surface
wetted with grotan® OX can occur if the coolants do not contain a non-ferrous corrosion inhibitor. From the
Further information
available test results, it can be concluded that the addition of grotan® OX has virtually no influence on the
medium to be preserved.
*Compatibility has to be proved in each case

Labelling
Hazard statements H302, H332, H314
Precautionary statements P261, P280, P310, P301 + P330 + P331, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338
Labelling Danger - GHS05 (Corrosion), GHS07 (Exclamation mark)
For further hazard instructions and safety advice please refer to the actual material safety data sheet.

Environmental information
At a sufficient degree of dilution, all components of grotan® OX are completely biodegradable. Dilutions of grotan® OX do not normally interfere
with the operation of waste water treatment plants. grotan® OX contains no organic chlorine compounds, so that there is no effect on the AOX as
a result of grotan® OX in the waste water. grotan® OX is free of organic solvents. The canisters and drums used by Vink are made of
polyethylene (HDPE) and are labelled accordingly. The 1000 kg containers are covered by a return scheme that ensures collection of the used
containers free of charge and appropriate reuse all over Europe. The labels are made of PE. Vink packaging materials contain no PVC and can
be recycled. For further information please ask for our detailed environmental report.
Listings and approvals of active ingredients Transport & Storage
EINECS / ELINCS (Europe) Dangerous goods Yes
TSCA (USA) UN number 2735
AICS (Australia) Packaging group III
ECL (Korea) Package sizes 10 kg, 200 kg, 1000 kg
DSL / NDSL (Canada) Shelf life 36 Months
PICCS (Philippines) Storage Protect from heat and sunlight. Store at
IECSC (China) room temperature in the original
Fullfills the requirements of the TRGS 611 (Germany) container.

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