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IAM Reducing Agent

IAM Reducing Agent is a formaldehyde-free reducing agent that enables solutions for the latest technical challenges of environmental awareness, rising quality demands, and improved application performance.Our products and techniques enable emulsion polymer producers to improve efficiency with more sustainable raw materials. All offer the following attributes:Formaldehyde and VOC freeIncreased reactivity “ better performance at lower dosage and timeLow to zero residual free monomer levelNon yellowingFDA Direct Food Contact approval IAM Reducing Agent is a new formaldehyde free grade with wide pH and temperature range. It offers improved performance in vinyl acetate emulsion polymers.

Brand: IAM (15 products)

Functions: Reducing Agent

Applicable Processes: Emulsion Polymerization

Features: Alkali Resistant, Good Color Stability, High Process Robustness, High Reactivity

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
Reducing Agent
Technologies
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Polymerization Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Formaldehyde-free,
VOC-free
Industrial Additives Features
Alkali Resistant,
Good Color Stability,
High Process Robustness,
High Reactivity
Advantages
  • Increased reactivity
  • Faster reactions
  • Higher safety due to reproducible performance
  • Decrease of VOC’s
  • Decrease of residual monomer content
  • Technical advantages in the polymerization process
  • Improved properties for end product polymers and latices
  • No discoloration of latex
  • No release of formaldehyde or any other VOC
  • Better filtration of emulsion polymer

Applications & Uses

Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Resin Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Emulsion Polymerization
Use Level
0.05 - 0.2% (on total formulation for post polymerization)
Applications
  • IAM Reducing Agent can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents.
  • IAM Reducing Agent is typically applied in solution at a concentration of 3-5%.
  • IAM Reducing Agent should be used at reaction temperatures between 50 and 80°C.
  • IAM Reducing Agent is applicable over a pH range from 2 to 8.
Fields of Application

IAM Reducing Agent shows excellent performance for the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate based systems.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (decomposition)min. 150°C-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkaline ResistanceGood--
Acid ResistanceDecomposition--
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)approx. 150g/l-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA 21 CFR 175.105,
FDA 21 CFR 175.125,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 175.320,
FDA 21 CFR 176.170,
FDA 21 CFR 176.180,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600,
ISO 14001,
ISO 50001,
ISO 9001,
OHSAS
Food Contact Notification

IAM Reducing Agent has FDA food contact notification with respect to the following chapters:

  • §175.105 “Adhesives”
  • §175.125 “Pressure Sensitive Adhesives”
  • §177.2600 “Rubber articles for repeated use”
  • §176.170 “Paper and board / aqueous and fatty food”
  • §176.180 “Paper and board / dry food”
  • §175.300 “Resinous and polymeric coatings”
  • §175.320 “Resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films”

Safety & Health

Health and Safety Information
  • IAM Reducing Agent is not classified as hazardous according to the valid CLP-Regulation. However, this does not exclude that the product is hazardous in its application of a hazardous material within the meaning of the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances.
  • Therefore, a risk assessment has to be carried out prior to commencing activities. In any case, the general rules for handling chemicals must be observed.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Boxes
Packaging Information

IAM Reducing Agent is supplied in 25 kg PE bags. Standard delivery form is 20 bags/500 kg on a CP5 pallet.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage and Stability Information
  • IAM Reducing Agent has a significantly increased reactivity compared to other reducing agents resulting in a higher sensitivity to ambient moisture.
  • In unopened packaging Brüggemann guarantees a shelf life of at least 12 months if stored properly (25°C / dry).
  • IAM Reducing Agent must not be stored together with oxidizing substances or acids.
  • Opened packaging, especially laboratory samples, should be closed tightly after use and stored under cool and dry conditions.