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AMICAL™ 48
AMICAL™ 48 is an in-can and dry film fungicide based on 95% active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. It is an active antifungal agent that is extremely effective over a broad pH range (2–11).
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- Manufacturer: LANXESS
- Product Line: LANXESS Antimicrobials and Preservatives
- Product: AMICAL™
- Industries: Adhesives | Building & Construction | Coatings
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
AMICAL™ 48 from LANXESS is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative based on the active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, which is useful for controlling microbial degradation in a multitude of product applications.
AMICAL™ 48 is EPA registered for use in adhesives, paper coatings, plastics, tanned leather, caulks, metalworking fluids, textiles, coatings, and wood preservation. AMICAL™ has FDA clearances in the US for several indirect food contact applications. It is not dermally irritating and is available in easy-to-use liquid and powder forms.
Specifications
Physical state: Powder
Color: Tan, finely divided powder
Odor: Odorless
Melting point: 150°C (302°F)
Relative density (water = 1): 2.2 at 22°C (72°F)
Water solubility: 0.001% at 25°C (77°F)
Specific gravity: 2.20
CAS numbers: 20018-09-1, 37891-96-6, 112945-52-5, 104-15-4, 7732-18-5
Primary Chemistry: Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone
Features & Benefits
- Extremely effective active antimicrobial and antifungal agent
- FDA clearances in the US for several indirect food contact applications
- Effective over a broad pH range (2–11)
- Available in easy-to-use liquid and powder forms
- Not dermally irritating
- The most concentrated form of AMICAL™
Problems Solved
Insufficient antifungal protection in adhesives, sealants, or building materials Need an FDA-approved dry film preservative for indirect food contact applications Limited protection from mold growth Need a solid-form dry film preservative Low-concentration fungicides or mildewcides
Applications
Latex paints Pigment dispersions Latex caulks, adhesives, and binders Leather tanning Wood preservation Metalworking fluids Rubber and plastic products Nitrocellulose Paper and paperboard Textiles and non-wovens Several indirect food contact applications
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