Hydroxyethylidene Diphosphonic Acid (HEDP) is a highly efficient water treatment agent widely used as a scale and corrosion inhibitor.
CAS Number: 2809-21-4
UN NO.: 3265
EINECS NO.: 220-552-8
Molecular Formula: C2H8O7P2
Purity (%): Liquid 60% and Solid 90%
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid, white crystal powder
Packing: such as plastic or HDPE containers, drums, or IBC totes
Hydroxyethylidene Diphosphonic Acid Uses
Scale and Corrosion Inhibition: HEDP is widely used as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and heat exchangers. It effectively prevents the formation of scale deposits and minimizes corrosion on metal surfaces.
Industrial Cleaning: HEDP is employed in descaling operations to remove scale deposits from equipment, pipes, and surfaces. It is particularly useful in removing scales formed by calcium, magnesium, and iron.
Oilfield Operations: HEDP finds applications in the oil and gas industry for controlling scale deposition and corrosion in drilling fluids, pipelines, and production equipment.
Reverse Osmosis Systems: HEDP is used in reverse osmosis systems to prevent scale formation on membranes, ensuring their optimal performance and longevity.
Household and Institutional Cleaning: HEDP is incorporated into household cleaning products, such as descaling agents and bathroom cleaners, to effectively remove mineral deposits and stains.
Textile Industry: HEDP is utilized in the textile industry as a chelating agent to control metal ions and prevent scale formation in various textile processing operations.
Metalworking: HEDP is employed as a corrosion inhibitor and stabilizer in metalworking fluids to prevent corrosion and improve the performance of cutting and cooling fluids.
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