• Inorganic & Organic Binders Synonyms:

Binder, inorganic binder, organic binder, food grade binder, USP binder, FCC binder, pharmaceutical binder, film binder, chemical binder, matrix binder, bulk solid agglomeration, additive, enlargement, viscous bonding

• Inorganic & Organic Binders Physical State Binder Types:

Liquid- i.e., water, oil, and sodium silicate

Solid- i.e., bentonite and corn starch

Semisolid- i.e., tar

• Chemical Type Binders:

Organic -
a) Hydrophobic- i.e., tar, pitch & bitumen
b) Hydrophilic- i.e., starch, lignosulfonate & molasses

Inorganic-
a) Insoluble- i.e., cement, clay & lime
b) Soluble- i.e., sodium silicate

• Common Binders Available From READE:

Alumina silicate

Fly ash

Bentonite

Bitumen

Portland cement

Calcium aluminate

Clay

Corn starch

Cellulose gum

Fuller's earth

Gilsonite

Lignosulfonate

Hydrated lime

Molasses

Sodium silicate

Sucrose

Waste paper, finely ground

Water

Wax

• Specialty Binders (common or best known trade names not owned by READE)

Brewex- Modified- starch brewery by-product

Alcotac- Synthetic polymers in solid, solution, or dispersion form

Peridur- Cellulose-derived, water-soluble polymer powder

PVA- Polyvinyl alcohol powder

Terravest- Liquid polybutadine emulsion

LFI / SIVIA- Calcium aluminate

Covol- Monomers of acrylonitrile and polyvinyl alcohol

Fuller's earth- Silicous clay material

CAFA- Fly ash chemically activated with alkaline materials

Gilsonite- Natural asphalt mineral

Avicel, Omnicel- Microcrystalline cellulose powder

Xtra-Dry- Calcium silicate composite powder

Krystal Bond- Alumina silicate

• Inorganic & Organic Binders Physical Properties Available:

Sometimes available as a flake, granule, or powder.

• Typical Binder Characteristics:

Produce strong final agglomerates, permanently bond particles, withstand the rigors of storage, handling, packaging & shipping

• Inorganic & Organic Binders Packaging:

Multiply bags, drums, super sacks, or loose bulk

• Inorganic & Organic Binders TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:

Varies. For further information please call the E.P.A. at 1.202.554.1404