3,3'-メチレンビス(5-メチルオキサゾリジン)

使用3,3'-methylenebis[5-methyloxazolidine], abbreviated as MBO, is an oil-soluble broad-spectrum biocide. Pure MBO (MBO 100%) is effective in controlling microbial growth and the formation of interfacial biofilms at a concentration of 500 ppm (active ingredient). Its 50% formulation is commonly used as a multifunctional fuel additive. MBO neutralises the organic acids produced by microbial metabolism; this property helps to maintain a stable pH in the system and reduces the damage caused by acidic by-products to fuel and equipment [1–2].