AMINO-TRIS-(METHYLENE-PHOSPHONIC ACID)

Amino-tris-(methylene-phosphonic Acid) = ATMP

EC / List no.: 229-146-5
CAS no.: 6419-19-8
Mol. formula: C3H12NO9P3

ATMP or aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) is a phosphonic acid with chemical formula N(CH2PO3H2)3. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has chelating properties. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be synthesized from the Mannich-type reaction of ammonia, formaldehyde, and phosphorous acid, in a manner similar to the Kabachnik–Fields reaction.

Properties
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has better antiscale performance than that of polyphosphate through its excellent chelating ability, low threshold inhibition and lattice distortion process. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can prevent scale formation in water systems.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is the phosphonate analog of nitrilotriacetic acid.

Water treatment agent    
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid), its solid form is crystalline powder, soluble in water, hygroscopic, has excellent chelation, low threshold inhibition and lattice distortion. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has excellent scale inhibition below 200 ℃, low toxicity, good thermal stability, Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be dissociated into six positive and negative ions in the water, and can form a stable chelate with a variety of metal ions such as iron, copper, aluminum, zinc, calcium, magnesium, etc. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has a more preferable scale inhibition effect on carbonate . 
And Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has good synergy with the polyphosphate, polycarboxylate, nitrite. There are good inhibition when in 40mg/L.

Uses:
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used for power plants, refineries, petrochemicals, fertilizer plant cooling water, oil field injection water system,particularly suitable for hard high-calcium, low concentration multiple systems, such as power plants and high hardness high salinity, bad water quality conditions of the oil pipeline inhibitors,which may decrease the risk of corrosion and scaling of metal equipment and pipeline. 
In the textile printing and dyeing industry, Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used as a metal ion chelating agent, metal surface treatment agent.
The above information is edited by the chemicalbook of Tian Ye.

Instructions    
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is often used with other organic acid, polylactic acid or salt to form organic water treatment agents for circulating cooling water systems under a variety of different water quality conditions. 
The amount of 1~20mg/L is preferred; in an amount of 20~60mg/L when used as a corrosion inhibitor .
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid)is acidic, pay attention to labor protection, should avoid contact with eye and skin, once contacted, flush with plenty of water.

Usage    
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) Used for the scale prevention of cooling water system, oil pipeline and boiler.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) Used as the scale inhibitor for the oil pipeline with high hardness, high salinity and bad water quality.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) Used as scale inhibitor and corrosion inhibitor for the treatment of cooling water, boiler water, oil field water.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) Used for circulating cooling water of thermal power plant and an oil refinery.

Uses:
A powerful complexing agent. A potent acid sphingomyelinase inhibitor.
Nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic acid solution was used to study the mechanism of inhibition of cement hydration by phosphonic acid.
Nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid) is a common chelating agent used in synthetic chemistry. 
Some of the other applications include:
Preparation of hexagonal porous three-dimensional structures encapsulating a template, layered structures with intercalated templates or linear polymers.
Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks in combination with uranyl nitrate.
Preparation of ingredient of anticorrosive protective coatings on the steel surface.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can also be employed as a scale inhibitor during squeeze treatments in oilfield operations.

General Description    
Nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic acid solution is an antiscalant and can be removed form membrane concentrates by iron-coated waste filtration sand. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is a cement retarder. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) reacts with the aluminum surface to form a coating which is an effective inhibitor of the reaction of evaporated aluminum thin films on glass or silicon with deionized water.

Industry Uses
• Chelant for metals removal
• Chelant for metals removsl
• Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents
• Intermediates
• Lubricants and lubricant additives
• Processing aids, not otherwise listed
• Surface active agents

Consumer Uses
• Automotive care products
• Cleaning and furnishing care products
• Drilling aid
• Laundry and dishwashing products
• Metal products not covered elsewhere
• Oilfield treating chemicals
• Paper products
• Water treatment products

General Manufacturing Information:
Industry Processing Sectors
• All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
• All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
• Mining (except oil and gas) and support activities
• Miscellaneous manufacturing
• Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
• Paper manufacturing
• Petrochemical manufacturing
• Services
• Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing
• Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing
• Water treatment/metals chelation

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is a common chelating agent used in synthetic chemistry. 
Some of the other applications include:
Preparation of hexagonal porous three-dimensional structures encapsulating a template, layered structures with intercalated templates or linear polymers.
Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks in combination with uranyl nitrate.
Preparation of ingredient of anticorrosive protective coatings on the steel surface.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can also be employed as a scale inhibitor during squeeze treatments in oilfield operations.

Aminotris (methylene phosphonic acid) (ATMP)
​Aminotris (Methylene Phosphonic Acid) (ATMP) is an effective scale inhibitor used in various industrial applications such as industrial water treatment and detergents. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) further shows good corrosion inhibition properties in presence of zinc and other phosphates. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be also used as chelating agent in the textile industry.

Applications
• Cooling water systems / industrial water treatment
• Industrial detergents
• Metal surface treatment as corrosion inhibitor for steel
• Stabilizer in H2O2 solutions
• Sequestering agent in textile auxiliaries

​Aminotris (Methylene Phosphonic Acid) (ATMP) belongs to the class of organic compounds known as organic phosphonic acids. 
These are organic compounds containing phosphonic acid.

Used as scale and corrosion inhibitor, deflocculant, sequestrant, and water stabilizer in cooling and boiler water treatment systems.

Used mainly as a deflocculant and sequestrant (chelating or complexing agent) in industrial water treatment.
Also used in cleaners and in stabilizers (peroxide solutions to bleach cotton, linen, jute, rayon, and paper).

The three main raw materials for Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) production are phosphorous acid, ammonium chloride, and formaldehyde. 
The first two are added into the reactor and heated and stirred until dissolved completely.

Then, formaldehyde will be dropwise. Phosphorus acid can be from the hydrolysis of PCl3 or the production of other chemicals. 
If chlorine content needs to be lower than the normal specs, the steam-heating time will be extended.

CAS No.: 6419-19-8
Molecular Formula: N(CH2PO3H2)3
Molecular Weight: 299.05

Properties:
Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid has excellent chelation. 
Its threshold inhibition is low and chemical stability is high. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is an excellent antiscalant and chelating agent to most metal ions like Ca, Ba, Mg, Fe and Pb, especially Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3). 
In the water system, it is difficult to hydrolyze and can distort the lattice. 
In a higher concentrated system, Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is also a good corrosion inhibitor.

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) acid is used in industrial circulating cool water system of thermal power plant and oil refinery plant. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can decrease scale formation and inhibit the corrosion of metal equipment and pipeline. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) acid can be used as a chelating agent in woven and dyeing industries and as a metal surface treatment agent.

Usually, it is compounded with organophosphorus acid/salt, polycarboxylic acid/salt. 
Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid solid as crystal powder can also be supplied for cold areas, particularly in water. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is easy to dissolve. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is suitable for usage in winter and freezing districts. 
Because of its high purity, Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be used in woven & dyeing industries and as a metal surface treatment agent.

Usage:
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is usually used together with organophosphorus acid, polycarboxylic acid, and salt to built all organic alkaline water treatment chemicals. 
Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid is broadly applied in recirculated cooling water systems for the power station, oil field, and central air-conditioning, etc.

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is also used in the woven and dyeing industry. 
As an antiscalant and chelating agent, the recommended dosage is 1-20mg/L. 
This will increase to 20-60mg/L is used as a corrosion inhibitor.

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has excellent chelation, low threshold inhibition and lattice distortion ability. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can prevent scale formation, calcium carbonate in particular, in water system. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) has good chemical stability and is hard to be hydrolyzed in water system. At high concentration, it has good corrosion inhibition.

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in industrial circulating cool water system and oilfield water pipeline in fields of thermal power plant and oil refinery plant.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can decrease scale formation and inhibit corrosion of metal equipment and pipeline. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be used as chelating agent in woven and dyeing industries and as metal surface treatment agent.

The solid state of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is crystal powder, soluble in water, easily deliquescence, suitable for usage in winter and freezing districts. 
Because of its high purity, it can be used in woven & dyeing industries and as metal surface treatment agent. 

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is usually used together with organophosphoric acid, polycarboxylic acid and salt to built all organic alkaline water treatment agent. 
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be used in many different circulating cool water system. 
The dosage of 1-20mg/L is recommended. As corrosion inhibitor, the dosage of 20-60mg/L is preferred.

Chemical Name:Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid
Another Name:ATMP
CAS No.: 6419-19-8
Molecular Formula: N(CH2PO3H2)3
Molecular weight:299.05
Appearance: Aqueous solution: transparent, colorless to pale yellow
Solid: white crystalline powder

About Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid)
Helpful information
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 10 000 to < 100 000 tonnes per annum.

Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following products: water softeners, fertilisers, coating products, air care products, washing & cleaning products, polishes and waxes and cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use.
Article service life
Release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can occur from industrial use: in the production of articles, in processing aids at industrial sites and industrial abrasion processing with low release rate (e.g. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal).
Other release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment), indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners), outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and outdoor use resulting in inclusion into or onto a materials (e.g. binding agent in paints and coatings or adhesives).
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be found in complex articles, with no release intended: machinery, mechanical appliances and electrical/electronic products (e.g. computers, cameras, lamps, refrigerators, washing machines) and vehicles.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can be found in products with material based on: stone, plaster, cement, glass or ceramic (e.g. dishes, pots/pans, food storage containers, construction and isolation material), metal (e.g. cutlery, pots, toys, jewellery), wood (e.g. floors, furniture, toys), fabrics, textiles and apparel (e.g. clothing, mattress, curtains or carpets, textile toys) and paper (e.g. tissues, feminine hygiene products, nappies, books, magazines, wallpaper).

Widespread uses by professional workers
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following products: water softeners, fertilisers, coating products, cosmetics and personal care products, air care products, polishes and waxes and washing & cleaning products.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following areas: building & construction work and agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used for the manufacture of: mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is likely to occur from: outdoor use and indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Formulation or re-packing
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following products: water softeners, pH regulators and water treatment products, washing & cleaning products, water treatment chemicals, polishes and waxes and paper chemicals and dyes.
Release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures and formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following products: water softeners, pH regulators and water treatment products, water treatment chemicals and washing & cleaning products.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used in the following areas: municipal supply (e.g. electricity, steam, gas, water) and sewage treatment, mining and formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging.
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is used for the manufacture of: pulp, paper and paper products, textile, leather or fur, metals, fabricated metal products, machinery and vehicles, furniture and chemicals.
Release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles, as processing aid and of substances in closed systems with minimal release.
Other release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid) can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance, formulation of mixtures and in processing aids at industrial sites.

Aminotrimethylene Phosphonic Acid, most commonly referred to as ATMP, is represented by the formula C3H12NO9P3. ATMP is an aqueous solution that is used as a scale and corrosion inhibitor, deflocculant, sequestrant, and as a water stabilizer in cooling and boiler water treatment systems. 
ATMP is freely miscible in water, alcohol and organic solvents. 
It is very stable over wide pH and temperature ranges.

IUPAC NAMES:
(nitrilotrimethanediyl)tris(phosphonic acid)
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylphosphonic
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylphosphonic acid
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylphosphonic acid CAS Number:
[nitrilotris(methylene) ]tris(phosphonic acid)
[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris(phosphonic acid)
AMINO TRI (METHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID)
Amino Tri(methylene phosphonic acid)
Amino tris(methylenephosphonic acid)
Amino Tris(Methylenephosphonic) Acid
Amino-tris(methylene phosphonic acid)
aminotrimethylene phosphonic acid
ATMP
atmp
ATMP
ATMP-H
Methylenephosphonic Acid
NITRILOTRIMETHYLENETRIS (PHOSPHONIC ACID)
nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid
NITRILOTRIMETHYLENETRIS(PHOSPHONIC ACID)
Nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid)
nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid)
nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid)
Nitrilotrimethylentris(phosphonsäure)
Phosphonic acid, [nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-
{[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methyl}phosphonic acid

SYNONYMS:
NITRILOTRIMETHANEPHOSPHONIC ACID
NITRILOTRI(METHYLPHOSPHONIC ACID)
NITRILOTRIS(METHYLENEPHOSPHONIC ACID)
NITRILOTRIS(METHYLENE)TRIPHOSPHONIC ACID
TRIS(PHOSPHONOMETHYL)AMINE
Dequest 2000
BRIQUEST 301-50A
ATMP
AMINO TRI(METHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID)
Aminotrimethylenphosphonsure
NITRILOTRIS(METHYLENEPHOSPHONIC ACID): 50% IN WATER
Nitrilotris(methylenephosphonic Acid) (ca. 50% in Water, ca. 2.2mol/L)
Nitrilotrimethylene Triphosphonic Acid
Tri(phosphonomethyl)amine
Nitrilotris[methylene]triphosphonic acid 10g [6419-19-8]
AMinotris (Methylene Phosphonic Acid) (ATMP)
(ca. 50% in Water, ca. 2.2Mol/L)
Nitrilotris(Methylenephosphonic Acid) 
1,1,1-Nitrilotris(Methylphosphonic Acid)
Briquest 301
P,P',P''-[nitrilotris(Methylene)]trisphosphonic Acid
Nitrilotri(Methylphosphonic
Nitrilotris(Methylene)triphosphonic acid, 50 wt% solution in water 100GR
Nitrilotris(Methylene)triphosphonic acid, 50 wt% solution in water 1KG
Nitrilotri(Methylphosphonic acid),50% in water
Nitrilotri(Methylphosphonic acid) (ATMP)
Aminotris(methanephosphonic acid)
AMINO, TRIS(METHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID)
AMINO TRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID (ATMP)
ATMPA
nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid)
Tris(Methylene Phosphonic Acid) Amine
Phosphonic acid,P,P',P''-[nitrilotris(Methylene)]tris-
Phosphonic acid, nitrilotris(methylene)tris-
nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid) solution
(Nitrilotris(methylene)
triphosphonic acid
Nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid) >=97.0% (T)
Nitrilotris(methylenephosphonic acid), 50% solution in H2O
(nitrilo
(nitrilotris(methylene))triphosphonic
(nitrilotris(methylene))tri-phosphonicaci
(nitrilotris(methylene))trisphosphonicacid
(nitrilotris(methylene))tris-Phosphonicacid
[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-phosphonicaci
[nitrilotris(methylene)]trisphosphonicacid
aminotri(methylphosphonicacid)
aminotris(methylphosphonicacid)
dowelll37
ferrofos509
nitrilotrimethylenephosphonicacid
nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic
nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonicacid,50wt%solutioninwater
nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonicacidsolution
nitrilotris(methylphosphonicacid)
ntpo
Amino TrimeJSylene Phosphonic Acid (ATMP)
ATMP(AMino TriMethylene Phosphonic Acid)
6419-19-8
(Nitrilotris(methylene))triphosphonic acid
ATMP
Aminotrimethylene phosphonic acid
Tris(phosphonomethyl)amine
Ferrofos 509
Dowell L 37
Dequest 2000
Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid)
Nitrilotrimethylphosphonic acid
Nitrilotris(methylenephosphonic acid)
Aminotris(methylphosphonic acid)
Nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid)
Aminotri(methylenephosphonic acid)
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylphosphonic acid
Aminotri(methylene phosphonic acid)
Aminotri(methylphosphonic acid)
Nitrilotrimethanephosphonic acid
Nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid)
Phosphonic acid, [nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-
Aminotris(methanephosphonic acid)
Nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic acid
Amino, tris(methylene phosphonic acid)
NITRILOTRIS(METHYLPHOSPHONIC ACID)
Nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid) (ATMP)
(Nitrilotris(methylene))trisphosphonic acid
[Nitrilotris(methylene)]trisphosphonic acid
Amino tris(methylene phosphonic acid)
Nitrilotris(methylene)trisphosphonic acid
Sodium (nitrilotris(methylene))triphosphonate
Aminotris(methylphosphonic acid), sodium salts
Aminotri(methylene phosphonic acid), sodium salt
Sodium (nitrilotris(methylene))tris(phosphonate)
Nitrilotris(methylene phosphonic acid), sodium salt
(Nitrilotris(methylene))trisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
20592-85-2
Phosphonic acid, (nitrilotris(methylene))tri-, sodium salt
(nitrilotris(methylene))tris(phosphonic acid)
[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris(phosphonic acid)
Phosphonic acid, (nitrilotris(methylene))tris-
103333-74-0
dodecylamine-N,N-bis(methylenephosphonic acid) sodium salt
NTMP
(nitrilotris(methylene))tris-Phosphonic acid
[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-Phosphonic acid
EINECS 229-146-5
BRN 1715724
Phosphonic acid, P,P',P''-(nitrilotris(methylene))tris-
Phosphonic acid, P,P',P''-[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-
AI3-51572
EINECS 243-900-0
Dequest 2001
Phosphonic acid, P,P',P''-(nitrilotris(methylene))tris-, sodium salt (1:?)
DSSTox_CID_7624
Phosphonic acid, (nitrilotris(methylene))tri-
Phosphoric acid, (nitrilotris-(methylene))tris-
4-01-00-03070 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
Amino trimethylene Phoshonic Acid
Sym-Trimethylaminetriphosphonic acid
Sodiumamino-tris(methylenesulphonate)
nitrilotris (methylenephosphonic acid)
7611-50-9 (tri-hydrochloride salt)
2235-43-0 (penta-hydrochloride salt)
NitrilotrimethylentriphosphonsA currencyure
CAS-6419-19-8
(nitrilotris(methylene))tri-Phosphonic acid
(nitrilotris-(methylene))tris-Phosphoric acid
NITRILOTRIS(METHYLENE)TRIPHOSPHONICACID
{[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methyl}phosphonic acid
Nitrilotri(methylphosphonic acid), >=97.0% (T)
p,p',p''-(Nitrilotris(methylene))tris-Phosphonic acid
Nitrilotris(methylene)triphosphonic acid solution, 50 wt. % in H2O
(Nitrilotris(methylene))triphosphonic acid (ca. 50% in Water, ca. 2.2mol/L)