Description

Tetrapotassium [(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate is a high-performance organophosphonate compound, widely recognized for its exceptional chelating and scale inhibition properties. Its primary value lies in its ability to effectively control scale formation and inhibit corrosion in complex aqueous systems, even under high pH and temperature conditions. This makes it a critical additive for industrial water treatment, oilfield chemicals, and detergent formulations where stability and performance are paramount.

Application

• Industrial Water Treatment: A key component in cooling water and boiler water treatment programs for scale inhibition (calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate) and corrosion control.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Used in scale squeeze treatments and as an additive in drilling and completion fluids to prevent mineral scale deposition in downhole equipment and formations.
• Detergent & Cleaning Formulations: Acts as a builder and chelating agent in industrial and institutional cleaning products to sequester hardness ions and enhance cleaning efficiency.
• Pulp & Paper Industry: Employed in process water systems to control scale and disperse pitch, improving operational efficiency and paper quality.
• Textile Processing: Used as a stabilizer and sequestrant in bleaching, dyeing, and finishing baths to prevent metal-ion catalyzed decomposition of peroxides and improve color fastness.
• Personal Care Products: Functions as a chelating agent in shampoos, liquid soaps, and other formulations to improve stability and shelf life.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetrapotassium [(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate
CAS No.	94230-74-7
Molecular Formula	C10H20K4N1O6P2
Molecular Weight	491.65 g/mol
Synonyms	Potassium Octyliminobis(methylene)diphosphonate; PBTC, Potassium Salt; Tetrapotassium 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-1-(octylamino)ethylidene-1,1-diphosphonate; K-OMDP; Dequest 2066 (Analog); 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, Octylamine derivative, Tetrapotassium salt; Octylamino-bis(methylenephosphonic acid) Tetrapotassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Tetrapotassium [(Octylimino)Bis(Methylene)]Bisphosphonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with industry specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties 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); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture which may lead to caking or reduced efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Assay (Active Content)	≥ 50.0 %
pH (as is, 1% solution)	10.0 - 12.0
Density (20°C)	1.30 - 1.40 g/mL
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 100 ppm

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