Description

Potassium Dodecyl Phosphonate is an organophosphorus compound featuring a long alkyl chain, offering unique surfactant and chelating properties. This chemical is valued for its ability to modify surface interactions and sequester metal ions in demanding industrial processes. It serves as a critical functional additive for manufacturers in sectors such as water treatment, metalworking, and specialty polymer production, where performance under specific chemical conditions is paramount.

Application

• As a scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment and cooling tower systems.
• Functioning as a chelating agent and metal ion sequestrant in textile processing and metal cleaning formulations.
• Utilized as a surfactant intermediate for the synthesis of specialized anionic surfactants with enhanced stability.
• Acting as a dispersing agent and processing aid in the production of pigments, ceramics, and advanced materials.
• Employed in oilfield chemicals for applications in drilling fluids and production chemicals.
• As a flame retardant synergist or additive in polymer and coating formulations.
• Potential use in detergent and cleaning product formulations for enhanced performance in hard water.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Dodecyl Phosphonate
CAS No.	61392-12-9
Molecular Formula	C12H26KO3P
Molecular Weight	288.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylphosphonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Lauryl Phosphonate; Laurylphosphonic Acid Potassium Salt; Phosphonic Acid, Dodecyl-, Potassium Salt; Monopotassium Dodecylphosphonate; KDP; 1-Dodecanephosphonic Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Monododecyl Phosphonate
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Dodecyl Phosphonate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with each shipment 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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