... quality and used as fiber carpet sizing agent to make carpet more endurable. (3)Itaconic acid can react with acrylic and ... 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 ...