... to make carpet more endurable. (3)Itaconic acid can react with acrylic and methacrylic acid or their esters to prepare resins ... packaging to reduce bacteria contamination. (4).Esters of itaconic acid can be used in paint, ion-exchange resin, lubricant, ... , plasticizer, sealant and molding plastics. (5)Some other itaconic acid derivatives are used in medicine, cosmetics, lubricant, thickener, herbcide ...