Description

Potassium Hydrogen Octylphosphonate is an organophosphorus compound valued for its unique chelating and scale inhibition properties. This chemical is particularly significant for its effectiveness in controlling mineral scale formation in demanding aqueous systems. It is primarily needed by industrial water treatment, oilfield chemical, and detergent formulation sectors where performance under harsh conditions is critical.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale inhibitor and dispersant for calcium carbonate, sulfate, and phosphate scales in cooling towers, boilers, and reverse osmosis systems.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in squeeze treatments and production chemicals to prevent scale deposition in downhole and topside equipment, enhancing oil recovery and flow assurance.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺), improving surfactant efficiency and preventing soap scum.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Functions as a chelant and dispersant to control scale in digesters, washers, and bleach plants, improving operational efficiency and paper quality.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Employed in dyeing and finishing baths to sequester metal ions that can interfere with dye uptake and fabric quality.
• Personal Care Products: Used as a stabilizing and chelating agent in formulations such as shampoos and liquid soaps.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hydrogen Octylphosphonate
CAS No.	58840-33-8
Molecular Formula	C₈H₁₈KO₃P
Molecular Weight	232.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Octylphosphonate; Potassium Monoocylphosphonate; Octylphosphonic Acid, Monopotassium Salt; PHOP; K-HOP; Phosphonic acid, P-octyl-, potassium salt (1:1); Monopotassium Octylphosphonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hydrogen Octylphosphonate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity and performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
pH (1% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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