Formaldehyde free preservative for starch adhesives

Formaldehyde is a common preservative but is a carcinogen and a skin sensitizer.

An alternative product made of sodium chloride and compounds extracted from berries is available as bactericide for starch adhesives.

As the producer claims, the product is an efficient long-term preservative. It has low odor and can be used in automatic dosing systems. Its classification by the FDA as G.R.A.S. could allow its use in food industry.

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Published July 26, 2023

Please note that this substance or some of it's compounds are listed in Annex XIV (REACH regulation). This substance some of it's compounds are only allowed to be used, imported, or brought into the market, if authorisation requirements of REACH are fulfilled.

Please be aware that for this carcinogen you need to be more cautious when determining potential skin contact and how to regard dermal exposure in your risk reduction strategy.

Relevance

Carcinogens involved:
Formaldehyde

Sector(s) involved:
Construction
Accommodation and food service activities
Manufacturing

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Company:

Walla Walla Environmental

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General facts

Facts about cancer-causing agents:

The direct costs of carcinogen exposure at work across Europe are estimated at 2.4 billion Euros per year.
Every year, about 120.000 persons get cancer from exposure to carcinogens at work
Annually more than 100.000 people die because of work-related cancer.

Formaldehyde free preservative for starch adhesives

Formaldehyde free preservative for starch adhesives

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