Cas No: 2809-21-4
EINESC No: 220-552-8
Molecular weight: 206,03 g/mol
Chemical Formula: C2H8O7P2
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Physical Properties
General Properties: Pale yellow, colorless solution
Odor: odorless
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Melting point: – 25 °C
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Solubility (aqueous) completely miscible
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General Properties
Hydroxyethylene diphosphonic acid, or HEDP, is an odorless organic phosphonate. It is a good chelation agent and it is very effective againts calcium, iron, copper and zinc ions. It yields good results when it is used in water purification facilities. It maintains its stability in presence of chlorine. It can also dissolve oxidation on metal surfaces. It is a good lime and corrosion blocker. It demonstrates good stability in high pH values. It has better tolerance than other organic phosphates in these fields.
Production
HEDP is prepared by reaction of phosphor trichlorine and acetic acid or reaction of phosphor acid and acetic acid/acetic anhydrate mixture.
Applications
HEDP has a wide range of uses. It is used againts osteolysis in medical fields. It improves bone structure by stabilizing absorption. It also prevents calcification.
It is also used in water cooling and water purificaton systems. It is also used as corrosion blocker in these fields. It is used as industrial detergent in swimming pools. It is also a good corrosion blocker in metal surface processes. It also works as auxiliary agent in textile business.
Safety Measures and Toxic Values
HEDP is dangerous if it is swallowed. It may cause injuries in skin and eyes.