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Brueggemann Reducing Agent TP 1651

Bruggemann Reducing Agent TP 1651 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 levelFDA Direct Food Contact approvalTP 1651 is a new formaldehyde free grade with wide pH and temperature range. It demonstrates excellent performance in styrene acrylate emulsion polymers and better performance with hydrophobic monomers such as 2-EHA and Butyl Acrylate.

Brand: Bruggolite (5 products)

Functions: Reducing Agent

Applicable Processes: Emulsion Polymerization

Features: Alkali Resistant, High Process Robustness, High Reactivity

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Industrial Additives Features
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
Applications
Applicable Processes
Use Level
0.05 - 0.2% (on total formulation for post polymerization)
Applications
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents.
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 is typically applied in solution at a concentration of 3-5%.
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 should be used at reaction temperatures between 50 and 80°C.
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 is best applicable over a pH range from 2 to 8.
Fields of Application

Reducing Agent TP 1651 shows excellent performance for the emulsion polymerization of styrene acrylate based systems.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Slightly yellowish powder
Odor
Characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point (decomposition)min. 150°C-
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alkaline ResistanceGood--
Acid ResistanceDecomposition--
Solubility
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)approx. 100g/l-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Food Contact Notification

Reducing Agent TP 1651 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
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 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 commencing activities. In any case, the general rules for handling chemicals must be observed.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Reducing Agent TP 1651 is supplied in 25 kg cardboard boxes. Standard delivery form is 12 cardboard boxes/300 kg on a CP2 pallet.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months
Storage and Stability Information
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 has a significantly increased reactivity compared to other reducing agents resulting in a higher sensitivity to ambient moisture.
  • In unopened packaging Bruggemann guarantees a shelf life of at least 12 months if stored properly (25°C / dry).
  • Reducing Agent TP 1651 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.