Between October 2026 and February 2027, several biocidal preservative active substances are scheduled for approval. Key dates include:
- BIT (1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one) – CAS 2634-33-5 / EC 220-120-9, 1 October 2026. Approval for PT6 (preservatives for products during storage) and PT13 (working or cutting fluid preservatives);
- Formic acid – CAS 64-18-6 / EC 200-579-1, 1 October 2026. Approval for PT6;
- DBNPA (2,2-dibromo-2-cyanoacetamide) – CAS 10222-01-2 / EC 233-539-7, 1 November 2026. Approval for PT6;
- MIT (2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one) – CAS 2682-20-4 / EC 220-239-6, 1 February 2027.
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