Product Information

MERGAL® V698K6

MERGAL® V698K6 is a broad‐spectrum wet state preservative used to avoid deterioration and
degradation of aqueous systems caused by bacteria, fungi and yeast.

MERGAL® V698K6 is useful for the protection of various systems for applications such as, concrete
Application/ additives, polymer dispersions, adhesives, starch solutions, mineral slurries, pigment slurries,
Use bitumen emulsions, and other industrial systems.

The product is usually suitable for use under the following conditions:
pH between 3 ‐ 11
Temperatures up to 100 °C

Highlights  Especially effective against a broad variety of bacteria, yeast and fungi

 Temperature stable

 Cost effective

 Head space protection

Physical The following are typical properties of MERGAL® V698K6; they are not to be considered product
Properties specifications.

Appearance: ................................................................................................... clear to yellow liquid

Specific Gravity, 25°C: ........................................................................................... 1.1 g/ml approx
pH (as is) ......................................................................................................................... 6 approx
Solubility: ........................................................................................ miscible with water in any ratio

Function/ Suggested use levels are based on laboratory and field evaluations and are typical for the
Activity applications indicated. The actual level required for your system is formulation specific.
Suggested use levels for the indicated applications should be verified by field trials. Suggested use
levels are reported as a percentage of the end-use product as a ratio of the preservative weight to
weight of the final end-use product.

Percent
Weight/Weight
Ligno sulfonates .............................................................................................................. 0.1 – 0.6
Naphthalene sulfonates .................................................................................................. 0.05 – 0.2
Molasses ........................................................................................................................ 0.1 to 0.3
Polycarboxylates ......................................................................................................... 0.05 to 0.15
Mineral slurries ........................................................................................................... 0.03 to 0.15
Adhesives ..................................................................................................................... 0.05 to 0.1

The actual level of Mergal ® V698K6 required for antimicrobial protection is formulation specific. The
individual components of the formulation, the binder and solids level, and the environment in which
the material will be exposed all have an influence on the amount of protection needed.

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 Formulating Formulation Testing
Considerations
TROY Corporation’s Microbiological Laboratories are available in your region to provide additional
assistance in determining the proper level of protection needed for your system.

The product should be added with good agitation or mixing and can be added at any stage of the
production process. The product should be added with good agitation or mixing and can be added at
any stage of the production process. For best results and to achieve a homogeneous distribution it
should preferably be added as early in the production process as possible.
Incompatibilities might occur in applications with proteins like casein or animal glues.

Regulatory Please refer to the actual Safety Data Sheet for Toxicity Data and Regulatory
Considerations For additional information, contact Troy Chemical Corporation.
Handling, For the most updated and complete information, please refer to the most current Safety Data Sheet.This
Storage, Health product should be well-mixed before use. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
And Safety disposal.

Observe all Federal, State, and Local regulations when storing or disposing of this substance.

Mergal ® V698K6 is packaged in:

Shipping And
Packaging Shipping Container Net Weight
Pail 30 kg
Drums 240 kg
Totes 1150 kg

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