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AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry’s Alcoguard H 5240 hybrid water-soluble bio-polymer has been granted Design for Environment (DfE) certification by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA. It was reviewed against the DfE Master Criteria for Safer Ingredients as a polymeric scale control agent for use in automatic dishwasher (ADW) and laundry detergents, and is recommended for use in products recognized by the U.S. EPA DfE Formulator Program.
Alcoguard H 5240 is produced using hybrid technology developed by AkzoNobel that combines natural (plant-based) materials—selected polysaccharides—with petrochemical materials—synthetic monomers—and is based on over 60% renewable resources. The full and rapid biodegradability of the polysaccharides contained in Alcoguard H 5240 makes it an environmentally friendly alternative (with a significantly lower carbon footprint) to traditional synthetic polymers. In addition, itsproprietary hybrid technology was nominated by the U.S. EPA for “P2” (pollution prevention) recognition.
Alcoguard H 5240 hybrid bio-polymer is designed to prevent scale formation in ADW and laundry detergents and other applications where synthetic polymers (polyacrylates) are typically used. Its filming/spotting reduction capability has been demonstrated through performance testing conducted by AkzoNobel to be equal or superior to that of polyacrylates typicallyused in ADW applications.AkzoNobel’s hybrid bio-polymer is particularly effective at minimizing filming and spotting in zero-phosphate dishwashing detergent formulations. In addition, when tested against polyacrylates currently used in laundry detergent applications, AlcoguardH 5240 has been found to provide equal anti-redeposition, dispersancy, anti-encrustation and detergency, according to the company.
For samples or assistance, email: CSRUSA@akzonobel.com.