... alkaline or acidic odor such as ammonium, amine, and hydrogen sulfide .They can also be utilized in paper and plastic ... food 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 and ...