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AMICAL™ Flowable is a water-based dispersion formulation based on the active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. It is recommended for use in water-based formulations where high-shear mixing is not used.
AMICAL™ Flowable is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative from LANXESS based on the active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, which is useful for controlling microbial degradation for a multitude of product applications.
AMICAL™ Flowable 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.
Physical state: Suspension
Color: Light gray
Odor: Alcohols
pH: 4–6
Boiling point (760 mmHg): 100°C (212°F)
Relative density (water = 1): 1.32–1.33 at 25°C
Freezing point: Approx 0°C (32°F)
CAS numbers: 7732-18-5, 20018-09-1, 57-55-6, 8061-52-7, 9003-11-6
Primary Chemistry: Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone
Extremely effective active 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
Liquid form designed for liquid blending
Poor antifungal protection in adhesives, sealants, or building materials
Need a fungicide with FDA indirect food contact approval
Mold growth on adhesives, sealants, or coatings
Need a flowable diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone preservative
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
Indirect food contact applications
LANXESS Microbial Control offers a variety of preservation solutions for long-lasting and highly effective dry film preservation. Explore our range of dry film preservatives designed and approved for coatings, adhesives, and building materials.
Consumers expect to buy products that are effective and safe. Preservatives are vital components of cleaning products. However, there are questions raised about their safety and effectiveness. In collaboration with IFF and HCPA. We tried to answer some of these questions in this article.
AMICAL™ products are antimicrobial agents that offer excellent antifungal protection and exceptional stability in high-temperature formulations. Learn more
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