Acrylic acid-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer CAS 55719-33-0 water treatment
Product Information
| Product Name |
Acrylic acid-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer |
| Synonyms |
2-Propenoic acid 2-hydroxypropyl ester polymer with 2-propenoic acid; aa/hpa; Acrylic acid-2-hydroxypropyl acrylate-methyl acrylate copolymer; acrylic acid-hydroxypropyl acrylate copolymer; ACRYLIC ACID-2-HYDROXYPROPYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER; AcrylicAcid-2-HydroxypropylAcrylateCopolymer(equaltoT-225); Acrylic Acid-2-Hydroxypropyl Acrylate Copolymer (T-225); T-225 |
Key Properties and Mechanism
This copolymer is specifically designed for scale inhibition in water treatment applications. It functions through a unique "threshold effect" mechanism, where it effectively prevents mineral deposit formation at very low concentrations, unlike traditional chemicals that require 1:1 binding ratios.
Performance Characteristics
- Excellent Scale Inhibition: Highly effective at preventing calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate scale formation in industrial water systems
- Superior Dispersion Properties: Capable of dispersing iron oxide sludge, clay particles, and oil residues, keeping them suspended for easy removal through blowdown processes
- Alkaline Stability: Maintains effectiveness under high pH conditions, making it ideal for modern water treatment programs that operate without acid addition
- Chemical Compatibility: Stable and compatible with other water treatment chemicals including organophosphines and BTA (benzotriazole), allowing integration into complex formulated products