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AMICAL™ WP
AMICAL™ WP is a wettable powder based on the active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone. It is designed for dry blending of ingredients.
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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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AMICAL™ WP is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative from LANXESS based on the active diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone, which is useful for controlling microbial degradation and preserving the integrity of products across a multitude of product applications.
AMICAL™ WP is and EPA registered preservative with FDA clearances for various indirect food contact uses in the U.S. It is effective across a wide range of applications including adhesives, coatings (paper, wood, and general), plastics, tanned leather, textiles, caulks, and metalworking fluids. AMICAL™ WP is non-irritating to skin and offered in a convenient powder form.
Specifications
Physical state: Powder
Color: Tan-gray
Odor: Characteristic
Bulk density: 48–52 lb/ft3
CAS numbers: 20018-09-1, 63-42-3, 105859-97-0, 112926-00-8, 151-21-3
Primary Chemistry: Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone
Features & Benefits
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
Designed for dry blending of ingredients
Problems Solved
Fungal or mold growth in adhesives, sealants, or building materials
Need an FDA-cleared fungicide for indirect food contact applications
Wetting or dilution issues of diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone preservatives
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
Indirect food contact applications
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