Description

Aluminiumnitrilotriacetate is a coordination compound formed from aluminium and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). This chelating agent is valued for its ability to sequester metal ions, offering a stable and effective alternative to other complexing agents in various industrial processes. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the water treatment, textile, pulp & paper, and cleaning formulation industries where precise metal ion control is critical.

Application

• Water Treatment: Acts as a scale inhibitor and sequestrant for calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions in boiler and cooling water systems.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to enhance cleaning efficiency by inactivating water hardness ions.
• Textile Processing: Used in dyeing and finishing baths to complex metal ions that can interfere with color uniformity and fabric quality.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed in bleaching processes to stabilize peroxides and chelate transition metals that catalyze decomposition.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Can be used as a stabilizer or chelating component in certain pesticide and micronutrient formulations.
• Industrial Cleaning: Effective in metal surface treatment and cleaning solutions for removing oxide scales and deposits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminiumnitrilotriacetate
CAS No.	19010-73-2
Molecular Formula	C6H9AlNO6 or Al(N(CH2CO2)3)
Molecular Weight	218.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum Nitrilotriacetate; Aluminum NTA; Aluminium Nitrilotriacetate; Tris(carboxymethyl)aminatoaluminium; AlNTA; Nitrilotriacetic Acid Aluminum Salt; Aluminum Tris(NTA); 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriacetatoaluminium; NTA-Aluminum Complex
EINECS	242-778-5

Quality Control

Our Aluminiumnitrilotriacetate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after initial use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Al2O3 basis)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
pH (1% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.