Description

[Nitrilotris(Methylene)]Trisphosphonic Acid, Zinc Salt is a specialized organophosphorus compound where the phosphonic acid groups are complexed with zinc ions. This product is valued for its excellent chelating and scale-inhibiting properties, particularly in aqueous systems where it provides superior corrosion protection and stability. It is primarily used by industrial manufacturers in sectors such as water treatment, metal finishing, and as a stabilizing agent in polymer and detergent formulations.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: Acts as a highly effective scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and reverse osmosis membranes.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in metal cleaning, pickling, and plating baths to control metal ion precipitation and improve surface quality.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Serves as a builder and chelating agent to sequester calcium and magnesium ions, enhancing cleaning efficiency.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed as a dispersant and chelant to control metal ions during bleaching and pulping processes.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Functions as a scale inhibitor in downhole applications to prevent mineral scale formation in production wells.
• Textile Processing: Used to prevent metal-ion catalyzed degradation of peroxides during bleaching and other wet processing stages.

Basic Information

Product Name	[Nitrilotris(Methylene)]Trisphosphonic Acid, Zinc Salt
CAS No.	68413-74-1
Molecular Formula	C3H12N3O9P3Znx (x varies with salt form)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Zinc Nitrilotris(Methylenephosphonate); Zinc NTMP; Zinc Aminotris(Methylenephosphonate); Zinc Salt of ATMP; Zn-ATMP; NTMP-Zn; Phosphonic acid, [nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-, zinc salt; Zinc complex of Nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our [Nitrilotris(Methylene)]Trisphosphonic Acid, Zinc Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent performance and meets relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, zinc content, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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 may lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 95.0 %
Zinc (Zn) Content	Contact for details
pH (1% aqueous solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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