AMICAL Flowable Diiodomethyl-p-tolylsulfone 20018-09-1 Dow Chemical Biocides Other industry >> Paper coatings AMICALâ„¢ Preservatives are antimicrobial agents which are useful for the control of microbial degradation in a variety of end-use applications such as latex caulks, adhesives and binders, paper coatings, tanned leather, caulks, construction products, textiles, coatings and wood preservation. Antimicrobial agent. Used latex caulks, adhesives and binders, paper coatings, tanned leather, caulks, construction products, textiles, coatings and wood preservation.