MERGAL 174IIP is a free-flowing, powdered, organic wet-state preservative designed for use in aqueous products which are subject to bacterial deterioration. MERGAL 174IIP provides broad-spectrum protection and is cost-effective for use at low use levels. It offers headspace protection and on-demand release of formaldehyde. MERGAL 174IIP is suitable for systems with a pH of 3 - 10 and at a temperature up to 60°C. It protects formulations from bacterial deterioration upon reconstitution in water. MERGAL 174IIP is beneficial for industries that require protection of aqueous products from bacterial growth during manufacturing and storage.