Two of the most widely used isothiazolinone biocides are 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (chloromethylisothiazolinone or CMIT) and 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one (methylisothiazolinone or MIT), which are the active ingredients in a 3:1 mixture (CMIT: MIT) sold commercially as Kathon.
The industry's leading producers are DuPont and Dalian Bio-Chem Company, with revenues of 27.15 per cent and 24.81 per cent respectively in 2019.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-Isothiazolone Market
The global 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-Isothiazolone market is valued at US$ 279 million in 2019. The market size will reach US$ 308.8 million by the end of 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% during 2021-2026.

Global 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-Isothiazolone Scope and Segment
5-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-Isothiazolone market is segmented by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-3-Isothiazolone market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on production capacity, revenue and forecast by Type and by Application for the period 2016-2027.

Segment by Type
Cosmetic Grade
Industrial Grade

Segment by Application
Industrial Water Treatment
Oilfield
Paper
Coating
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

By Company
DuPont
Dalian Bio-Chem Company
Dalian Xingyuan Chemistry
THOR Group
Weifang Heaven-sent New Materials
Dalian Tianwei Chemical
Lonza
Clariant
Troy Corporation

Production by Region
North America
Europe
China

Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE