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ACRYLAMIDE TERTIARY BUTYL SULFONIC ACID

CAS Number: 15214-89-8
EC number: 239-268-0
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO4S
Molecular Weight: 209.27

Acrylamide tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid (ATBS) is a special sulfonic acid acrylic monomer which is highly reactive. 
ATBS is also called AMPS (Acrylamide 2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) and is used in many polymerization processes. 

ATBS is a versatile substance possessing thermal stability, a hydrolytic nature, hydrophilicity, polarity, and reactivity ratio. 
ATBS can easily be copolymerized with acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, acrylic esters, and acrylamides, as ATBS is highly polymerizable. 

ATBS is a unique vinyl monomer that has a sulfonic acid group, ATBS polymer form is used in many applications such as textiles, flocculants, dispersants, scale control agents, and well additives. 
ATBS is highly polymerizable and can be easily copolymerized with acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, acrylic esters (acrylates), acrylamide, and so on using basic method.

ATBS is strong hygroscopicity. 
If damped, ATBS monomer will gather by itself. 

The aqueous solution is acidic, ATBS dissolved in Dimethyl amide, part of the product dissolved in methanol, ethanol, but do not be dissolved in acetone. 
ATBS is a reactive, hydrophilic, sulfonic acid acrylic monomer used to alter the chemical properties of wide variety of anionic polymers. 

In the 1970s, the earliest patents using this monomer were filed for acrylic fiber manufacturing. 
Today, there are over several thousands patents and publications involving use of AMPS in many areas including water treatment, oil field, construction chemicals, hydrogels for medical applications, personal care products, emulsion coatings, adhesives, and rheology modifiers. 

ATBS Monomer And ATBS Sodium Salt are widely used in water treatment, acrylic fiber, oilfield, latex and adhesive, emulsion coatings, personal care and medical and construction applications. 
In the structure of the ATBS there are strong anion and water-soluble sulfur group, shield the amide group and the unsaturated double bond, these make the ATBS have the excellent performance. 

ATBS has the excellent synthesis, adsorptivity, biological activity, surface activity, hydrolytic stability and thermal stability. 
ATBS can be used in co-polymerization and in addition reaction, ATBS is widely used in water treatment, oilfield chemicals, chemical fiber, water absorbent material, plastics, paper making, spinning, printing and dyeing, biomedicine, magnetic material and makeup etc.

ATBS Monomer And ATBS Sodium Salt for medium molecular weight polymer (AP3131G Granule and AP3132 Liquid) are especially effective in the following applications:Oil Field Applications: Due to their exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability, AP3131G Granule and AP3132 Liquid are used in many oilfield applications where hostile environments demand high-performance products. 
Their unique hydrophilic nature, a tendency to increase viscosity and ATBS divalent cation stability, also makes them the ideal solution for many oil field operations. 

In drilling operations, AP3131G Granule and AP3132 Liquid are used as scale inhibitors, friction reducers, non-retarding fluid loss control agent and water-control.
Latex and Adhesive Applications: AP3131G Granule and AP3132 Liquid are field-proven to achieve exceptional latex stability in high-performance latex coatings. 

The dispersion of solids in aqueous media is colloidally stable, improving the preparation of high solids emulsions. 
ATBS improves the thermal and mechanical properties of adhesives, and increases the adhesive strength of pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations. 
Lower molecular weight polymers containing ATBS Monomer And ATBS Sodium Salt are especially effective dispersants for highly polar materials.

AMPS/ATBS (Acrylamido tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid) is a highly versatile molecule used in the production of polymers. 
The IUPAC name for the ATBS compound is 2-acrylamido-2-methyl  propane sulfonic acid and the CAS number is 15214-89-8. 

ATBS is a very unique polymer with a sulphonic acid group. 
ATBS is highly polymerizable and can be just as easily depolymerised using basic methods with acrylonitrile, acrylic acid, acrylic esters, acrylamide etc. 

ATBS is highly hygroscopic- meaning ATBS collects the moisture from the surroundings. 
ATBS monomer will collect itself when it comes in contact with water.    

The molecular formula of acrylamide tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid is C7H13NO4S. 
ATBS aqueous solution is acidic in nature, soluble in water but insoluble in acetone. 

AMPS monomer and sodium salt allow the polymer producers to manufacture superior quality polymers for usage in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. 
ATBS compound is easily available in the market in both granules and liquid form. 
ATBS is high in productivity and optimum performance. 

Acrylamide Tertiary-Butyl Sulfonic Acid Market:
ATBS availability in different forms such as powder (Kg paper sacks or drums), pellets (Kg drums) and in aqueous solution (Kg cans). 

The demand for ATBS in global market in is expected to rise because of ATBS key applications are in the textile, medical, personal care, water treatment, coatings, and chemical industries; however, the most important primary application of ATBS is in the enhanced oil recovery industry, where AMPS is used in ATBS highest purity grade. 
ATBS was identified as most potential products in the market due to ATBS wide range of applications. 

In terms of form, the powder/granular segment holds a major share of the total acrylamide tertiary butyl sulfonic acid (ATBS) market. 
The segment is projected to expand at a rapid pace in the near future due to the expansion of the water treatment and enhanced oil industries where ATBS is used extensively. 

The consumption of granular acrylamide tertiary butyl sulfonic acid is expected to grow during the forecast period, as ATBS is environment friendly and easy to handle. 
Among the regions, the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a high growth rate, primarily due to the high gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate and rising population with higher disposable income and also the major growth rate in health care, food & beverages, chemical processing and Acrylic fiber & detergents applications

The global ATBS market witness an expansion at a significant growth rate in 2016, due to ATBS increased usage in personal care, textiles and water treatment. 
During 1995-2005 period, there were less manufacturers across the globe; however, ATBS was observed increased demand for ATBS was from textile, personal care and other industries, created new opportunities for ATBS manufacturers from the last decade. 

This led to increased production, which catered to the demand for ATBS from different industries across the globe. 
At parallel the demand from supplier side has also increased. 

In North America and Western Europe, most of the industries exists related to the applications of Acrylamide Tertiary Butyl Sulfonic Acid. 
Therefore, these regions witnessed  a significant demand for ATBS. 

Moreover, a large number of producers are emerging in China and India, hence Asia-Pacific has become a prominent producer of ATBS. 
The U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and others (Denmark, Belgium, etc) have witnessed a huge demand in personal care product and paint and coating agents which aids to rise ATBS market.

Uses of ATBS:
To be used only for scientific research and development. 
Not for use in humans or animals

Well additives
Water treatment agent (mainly as scale preventing agent)
Acrylic fiber dyeing aids
Paint and coatings
Paper
Pulp industry

Uses and Industrial Applications of ATBS:
Acrylamide tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid is used in a wide range of applications including textiles, flocculants, dispersants, scale control agents and well-additives. 

ATBS is also used in good additives, paint and coatings, water treatment agents (majorly as a scale preventing agent), paper and pulp industry, acrylic fibre dyeing aids. 
ATBS has an excellent synthesis, absorptivity, surface activity, biological activity, hydraulic and thermal stability 

There are various applications in diversified areas involving the use of AMPS monomers such as oil fields, construction chemicals, hydrogens for chemicals, adhesives and rheology modifiers, emulsion coatings and personal care products. 
ATBS is suitable for application in co-polymerization and in addition reactions. 

The major and most popular use of this chemical compound is in water treatment, latex, adhesives, and acrylic fibres. 
ATBS is also used in the following applications: 

Latex and Adhesive applications: The AMPS by Vinati Organics is known to achieve outstanding latex stability in high-performance latex coatings. 
ATBS increases the adhesive strength of pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations and improves the thermal and mechanical properties of adhesives. 
The polymers with lower molecular weight containing AMPS Monomer are especially efficient dispersants for highly-polar operations.   
 
Oil Field applications: The acrylamide tertiary-butyl sulfonic acid is used in the oil field application in ATBS granule and liquified form because of ATBS unmatchable thermal and hydraulic stability. 
Such hostile environments demand only high-performing products. 
The tendency to increase the viscosity and divalent cation stability is what makes ATBS an ideal solution for many oil field operations.

Applications of ATBS:
ATBS Monomer And ATBS Sodium Salt are widely used in water treatment, acrylic fiber, oilfield, latex and adhesive, emulsion coatings, personal care and medical and construction applications.
ATBS Monomer And ATBS Sodium Salt for high molecular weight polymer (AP3141G Granule and AP3142 Liquid) are especially effective in the following applications:

Oil Field Applications: Due to their exceptional thermal and hydrolytic stability, AP3141G Granule and AP3142 Liquid are used in many oilfield applications where hostile environments demand high-performance products. 
Their unique hydrophilic nature, a tendency to increase viscosity and ATBS divalent cation stability, also makes them the ideal solution for many oil field operations. 
In drilling operations, AP3141G Granule and AP3142 Liquid are used as scale inhibitors, friction reducers, non-retarding fluid loss control agent and water-control.

Personal Care and Medical Applications: The lubricity and anti-coagulant characteristics of AP3141G Granule and AP3142 Liquid are very useful in hydrogel applications, particularly in coatings for medical devices that come into contact with tissue, blood or other biofluids. 
Polymers containing AP3141G Granule and AP3142 Liquid are ideal for medical hydrogels for the high water absorbing capacity and electrical conductivity. 

They improve electrical conductivity, adhesion, absorption and oxidative stability for medical equipment. 
In personal care products, they can be used as thickeners, fixatives, humectants to improve the oxidative stability of other consumer products.

Handling and Storage of ATBS:

Precautions for safe handling of ATBS:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 

Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

Conditions for safe storage of ATBS:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Keep in a dry place.

Storage conditions: Amber Vial, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere

Specific End Uses of ATBS:
For scientific research and development only. 
Not for use in humans or animals.

Properties of ATBS:
Hydrolytic and thermal stability ATBS: The geminal dimethyl group and the sulfomethyl group combine to sterically hinder the amide functionality and provide both hydrolytic and thermal stabilities to AMPS-containing polymers.
Polarity and hydrophilicity ATBS: The sulfonate group gives the monomer a high degree of hydrophilicity and anionic character at wide range of pH. 

In addition, AMPS is absorbing water readily and also imparts enhanced water absorption and transport characteristics to polymers.
Solubility ATBS: AMPS is very soluble in water and dimethylformamide (DMF) and also shows limited solubility in most polar organic solvents.

First Aid Measures of ATBS:

General Advice of ATBS:
If medical attention is required, show this safety data sheet to the doctor.

If Inhaled:
If inhaled, move person to fresh air. 
If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a physician.

In Case of Skin Contact:
Wash affected area with soap and water. 
Consult a physician if any exposure symptoms are observed.

In Case of Eye Contact:
Immediately rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. 
Consult a physician.

If Swallowed:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
Rinse mouth with water. 

Do NOT induce vomiting unless advised to do so by a physician or Poison Control Center. 
Seek medical attention.

Firefighting Measures of ATBS:

Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture:
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur oxides

Advice for Firefighters:
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Further Information:
No data available.

Accidental Release Measures of ATBS:

Personal precautions of ATBS:
Wear respiratory protection. 
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. 

Ensure adequate ventilation. 
Evacuate
personnel to safe areas. 
Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions of ATBS:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 
Do not let product enter drains.
Method and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. 
Sweep up and shovel. 
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection of ATBS:

Control Parameters:
Contains no components with established occupational exposure limits.

Exposure Controls of ATBS:

Appropriate Engineering Controls:
A laboratory fumehood or other appropriate form of local exhaust ventilation should be used to avoid exposure.

Personal Protective Equipment of ATBS:
All recommendations below are advisory in nature and a risk assessment should be performed by the employer/end user prior to use of this product. 
The type of protective equipment must be selected based on the amount and concentration of the dangerous material being used in the workplace.

Eye/Face Protection of ATBS:
Safety goggles or face shield. 
All equipment should have been tested and approved under appropriate standards, such as NIOSH (US), CSA (Canada), or EN 166 (EU).

Skin Protection of ATBS:
Gloves should be used when handling this material. 
Gloves are to be inspected prior to use. 

Contaminated gloves are to be removed using proper glove removal technique so that the outer surface of the glove does not contact bare skin. 
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in compliance with good laboratory practices and local requirements.

Stability and Reactivity of ATBS:

Reactivity of ATBS:
No data available.

Chemical Stability of ATBS:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
No data available.

Conditions to Avoid:
No data available.

Incompatible Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:
In the event of fire: Other decomposition products: No data available.

Properties of ATBS:
Molecular Weight: 209.27    
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2    
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 4    
Rotatable Bond Count: 2    
Exact Mass: 209.07217913    
Monoisotopic Mass: 209.07217913
Topological Polar Surface Area: 106 Ų
Heavy Atom Count: 13
Complexity: 213
Isotope Atom Count: 0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2    
Compound Is Canonicalized:  Yes

Specifications of ATBS:
Appearance: Free flowing white powder
Purity: 98% min.
Water: 1.0% max.
Color, apha: 150 max.
Acid value: 268 - 278 KOH mg/g
Melting point: 195 C
Molecular weight: 207.25
Class: Specialty chemicals 

Other names of ATBS:    
Acrylamide t-butyl sulfonic acid
N-t-butyl acrylamide sulfonic acid

Synonyms of ATBS:    
SCHEMBL149600
Ac2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-1-propanesulfonic Acid
(1,1-Dimethyl-2-sulfoethyl)acrylamide
2-Acrylamido-2,2-dimethylethanesulfonic Acid
2-Acrylamido-2-methy-1-propanesulfonic Acid
2-Acrylamido-2-methyl-1-
propanesulfonic Acid
2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic Acid
2-Acrylamido-2-methylpropylsulfonic Acid
2-Acryloylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic Acid
2-Acryloylamino-2-methyl--propanesulfonic Acid
2-Methyl-2-(prop-2-enamido)
propane-1-sulfonic Acid
2-Methyl-2-(prop-2-enoylamino)propane-1-sulfonic Acid
2-Methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl)amino]-1-
propanesulfonic Acid
AMPS
AMPS (Sulfonic Acid)
ATBS
Acrylamide tert-Butylsulfonic Acid
CG 810S-P
Lubrizol 2402
Lubrizol
2404
Lubrizol AMPS
N-Acryloyl-2,2-dimethyltaurine
TBAS-Q
tert-Butylacrylamidosulfonic Acid
rylamide tertiary butyl sulfonic acid
 

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