ACUSOL™ 341 Polymer

What is ACUSOL™ 341 Polymer?

A low molecular weight acrylic acid homopolymer used in a wide variety of Home care and I&I applications

Inhibition of crystal growth, thus preventing precipitation of carbonates phosphates or silicates.
Dispersion of precipitates in the cleaning bath to avoid settling and scaling on surfaces and fibers.
Improvement of filming maintenance by soil dispersion, which minimize organic components deposition on glass and dishwares.
Increase of bleach stability especially in chlorinated formulations by binding heavy metals which destabilize chlorine species through catalytic reactions.
Use in medium alkaline to very alkaline formulations, due to high solubility of ACUSOL™ 341 Polymer in caustic products. Caustics should be added slowly to a
water premix containing polymer to avoid high pH gradients.
Prevents the redeposition of clay sink onto the fabric or hard surface by keeping the particles suspended in the wash bath.

Performance Ratings
Dispersant Calcium Carbonate	Better
Dispersant Calcium Polyphosphate	Good
Dispersant Organic Soils	Good
Dispersant Zeolite	Better
Inhibition Calcium Carbonate	Better
Inhibition Calcium Polyphosphate	Good
Inhibition Silicate Salts	Good
Inhibition Sulphate Salts	Better

Application Benefits
Cleaning Benefits	Anti-encrustation, Anti-redeposition, Whiteness Maintenance