Bruggolite® FF6 M is the first formaldehyde-free sulfur-based reducing agent which enables adherence to stringent regulatory requirements of emulsion polymers.
Recommended pH range is 4 - 8. Effective for main and post-polymerization at temperatures as low as 20°C.
Advanced Formaldehyde Free Reducing Agents
Formaldehyde-free reducing agents from Brüggemann enable 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 free
- Increased reactivity – better performance at lower dosage and time
- Low to zero residual free monomer level
- Non-yellowing
- FDA Direct Food Contact Approval
- Dust-free micro granules
Function: Antioxidant, Initiator, Reducing Agent
Chemical Family: Sulfur-based Compounds, Sulfinic Acids & Derivatives
Applicable Processes: ABS Resins Manufacturing, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Manufacturing, Vinyl Acetate Manufacturing, Polyvinyl Chloride Manufacturing, Acrylic Resins Manufacturing, Polycarboxylate Ether (PCE) Manufacturing, Styrenic Acrylic Resins Manufacturing, Water-based Radical Polymerization, Polyvinyl Acetate Manufacturing, Emulsion Polymerization, Acrylic Ester Manufacturing
Features: Non-Yellowing Grade, High Reactivity, Food Contact Acceptable, Wide pH Range, Alkali Resistant
Labeling Claims: Food Contact Acceptable, Environmentally Friendly, VOC-free, Residues-free, Formaldehyde-free, Dust-free
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Identification & Functionality
Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
Bruggolite® FF6 M Features & Benefits
CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Advantages of Application
- 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
Applicable Processes
Use Level
Applications
- Bruggolite® FF6 M can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents.
- Bruggolite® FF6 M is typically applied in solution at a concentration of 3-5%.
- Bruggolite® FF6 M should be used at reaction temperatures between 40 and 65°C.
- Bruggolite® FF6 M is applicable over a broad pH range.
- The optimal range is pH 4 to 6.
Fields of Application
Polymers
- Vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE)
- Polyvinyl acetate (PVAC)
- Vinyl acetate - acrylic and maleic copolymers
- Acrylic and styrene acrylic copolymers (SA)
- Polyacrylate
- Polycarboxylate ethers (PCE)
- Acrylics and acrylics ester latex (ACM)
- Carboxylated latex (X-SBR, X-NBR)
- Polyvinyl chloride (ePVC, PVDC, PVDF)
- Acrylonitrile/Butadiene/Styrene terpolymer (ABS)
- Special copolymers
End Use
- Binders for paints and coatings
- Building and construction chemicals
- Polymers for printing inks
- Adhesives
- Polymers for paper coating
- Leather auxiliaries
- Latex foams
- Thickening agents
- Polymeric surfactants
- Flocculants for water treatment
- Non wovens
Properties
Regulatory & Compliance
Food Contact Application
Bruggolite® FF6 M 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 Data
- BRUGGOLITE®FF6 M 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.
- The aforementioned remarks are deducted from the European legal system. Deviating or additional regulations in other legal systems must be observed accordingly when using the product.
Packaging & Availability
Packaging Type
Standard Packaging
Bruggolite® FF6 M is supplied in 25 kg PE bags. Standard delivery form is 20 bags/500 kg on a CP5 pallet.
Storage & Handling
Shelf Life
Storage and Stability
- Bruggolite® FF6 M 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 24 months if stored properly (25°C / dry).
- Bruggolite® FF6 M 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.
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