⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
HEDP is an organophosphonic acid supplied as an aqueous solution or solid. It acts as a scale inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor and chelating agent, and is stable at high temperatures and pH.
- Water Treatment: Scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water, boilers and circulating systems.
- Detergents & Cleaners: Sequestrant for calcium, magnesium and metal ions.
- Textile Industry: Peroxide bleaching stabiliser and chelating agent.
- Metal Treatment: Used in electroplating and metal surface cleaning baths.
Appearance
White odorless powder; supplied as aqueous solution or solid
Molecular Formula
C2H8O7P2
Molecular Weight
206.03 g/mol
Melting Point
198–199 °C
IUPAC Name
(1-hydroxy-1-phosphonoethyl)phosphonic acid
Summenformel
C2H8O7P2
Molekulargewicht
206.03 g/mol
SMILES
CC(O)(P(=O)(O)O)P(=O)(O)O
InChIKey
DBVJJBKOTRCVKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.