Description

Tripotassium Hydrogen (1-Hydroxyethylidene)Bisphosphonate is a highly effective and water-soluble phosphonate salt widely used as a scale and corrosion inhibitor. This compound matters for its superior chelating and threshold inhibition properties, which prevent the precipitation of metal ions and mineral scales in complex aqueous systems. It is essential for industrial operations in water treatment, oilfield chemicals, and detergent formulations that require reliable performance under demanding conditions.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Primary application as a highly effective scale inhibitor for cooling water, boiler water, and reverse osmosis systems, controlling calcium carbonate, sulfate, and phosphate scales.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in drilling fluids, squeeze treatments, and production chemicals to prevent scale formation in downhole equipment and pipelines, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder and chelating agent to sequester hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺), improving surfactant efficacy and preventing inorganic salt deposits.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed in process water systems to control scale and disperse solids, maintaining heat exchanger efficiency and product quality.
• Textile Processing: Utilized as a stabilizer and sequestrant in bleaching, dyeing, and finishing baths to prevent metal-ion catalyzed degradation and improve color fastness.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated in certain formulations as a stabilizing agent for peroxides and other active ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tripotassium Hydrogen (1-Hydroxyethylidene)Bisphosphonate
CAS No.	60376-08-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₄K₃O₇P₂
Molecular Weight	348.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Tripotassium HEDP; Potassium HEDP; K₃HEDP; Tripotassium 1-Hydroxyethane-1,1-diphosphonate; Tripotassium Etidronate; HEDP-K3; Phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-, tripotassium salt; Dequest 2016K
EINECS	262-238-8

Quality Control

Our Tripotassium Hydrogen (1-Hydroxyethylidene)Bisphosphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active content, pH, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with industry standards for industrial applications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or granules
Assay (as active acid)	Min. 95.0%
pH (1% aqueous solution)	10.0 - 12.0
Water Content	Max. 2.0%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Solubility (in water)	Clear, complete solution

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