ADVANTAGES OF ACRYLAMIDE LIQUIDTraditionally, acrylamide is made
and sold in both crystalline and aqueous solution. However the
global awareness on the hazards of using acrylamide in crystal form
has prompted the acrylamide manufacturers and users alike to shift
towards aqueous acrylamide.
Listed below are few of the advantages while using acrylamide
liquid : Better StabilitySolid acrylamide is stable at room
temperature (around 30 deg C) but readily polymerizes at its
melting point or under UV light. This reaction is violent and
explosive. Acrylamide available as 40% / 50% solution is stable in
this form and does not polymerize spontaneously since it is
stabilized with a polymerization inhibitor.Reduced Health
HazardAcrylamide is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen
as first listed in the Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens (1991).
Substantial reduction in hazard by handling acrylamide in aqueous
form has been recognized by manufactures and users in both America
and Europe over the years and now it is a standard practice in
there places to supply and use only the acrylamide
solution.Convenient HandlingHandling of solid acrylamide involved
lugging the bags to the place of use from the ware-house, ripping
open the bag, emptying into the dissolver/bin/reactor where it is
processed. Skin absorption and inhalation are principal hazards in
this type of operation. On the other hand, acrylamide solution is
much more simpler and convenient in handling.Improved
ProcessabilityHandling of solids in a chemical/formulation plant is
universally more complex than liquids. Solids handling invariably
results in some loss of material due to spillage, weighment errors,
etc., leading to improper material balance which directly affect
the process efficiencies and yield of finished product.
It is generally recognized by plant operators that monitoring
quantities of liquids in the plant are more precise leading to
proper accountability of raw materials.Higher Product
ConsistencyFeeding and mixing of reactants in reactor with liquid
feeds is more efficient that feeding solids and the homogeneous
nature of reaction mixture leads to better reaction control, giving
consistently better quality product.Black Rose Industries Ltd.145A,
Mittal Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
Tel: +91 22 4333 7200 / 2282 4075, Fax: +91 22 2287 3022
Email: [email protected]
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