The optimized ratios of CMIT/MIT and Bronopol provide excellent bacterial and fungal control and help to prevent the growth of resistant strains of micro-organisms. This biocide may be employed in binders for final products. It is a liquid biocide and has been used as a preservative in a variety of industrial applications and products like inks, paints (in Can), paper, leather, cooling tower, water treatment, adhesives, emulsions etc.