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TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is also used in detergent and cleaning formulations to prevent soil redeposition and to stabilize inorganic particles during washing processes.
In construction chemicals and specialty formulations, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer functions as a dispersant and stabilizer for mineral fillers, pigments, and cementitious systems, improving flow properties and overall performance.

CAS Number: 23877-44-3
Molecular formula : would be something like (–COO– monomer unit)n + (–SO₃– monomer unit)m + associated counterions (e.g. Na⁺) + water of hydration, etc. But the exact monomer ratio (n : m) is proprietary, so one cannot assign a single formula.
Molecular weight / molar mass : likely in the thousands (e.g. ~ 10,000 g/mol or more) depending on chain length and polydispersity — but no reliable public value for TH-5000 itself.

SYNONYMS:
AA-AMPS CO POLYMER, H-5000, Carboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer, carboxylate-sulfonate copolymer 5000” (similar to IR-5000), KR-5000, Carboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer, IR-5000, KR-5000, ACUMER 5000, Carboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer, Polycarboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer
TH-5000, Carboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer, TH 5000 Copolymer, Water Treatment Copolymer, Copolymer Scale Inhibitor/Dispersant, Con WTP 5000 (similar product designation)

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is a superior scale inhibitor and dispersant.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer has good inhibition for silica and magnesium silicate when used in recirculation cooling circuits and boilers.

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is a modern synthetic water-soluble polymer designed to deliver high performance in aqueous systems where dispersion, stabilization, and deposit control are critical.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer belongs to the class of anionic copolymers that combine carboxylate and sulfonate functional groups within the same polymer backbone.

This dual-functionality gives TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer a strong affinity for metal ions, inorganic particles, and hard-water components, while maintaining excellent solubility and stability over a wide pH and temperature range.
From an introductory perspective, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is developed as a multifunctional performance additive rather than a single-purpose chemical.

The presence of carboxylate groups provides effective chelation and scale-inhibition capability, especially against calcium, magnesium, and iron salts.
At the same time, sulfonate groups contribute to high anionic charge density, strong electrostatic repulsion, and outstanding dispersing power.

The combination of these two functional groups makes TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer particularly effective in preventing particle agglomeration and mineral deposition, even under harsh operating conditions such as high alkalinity, elevated temperature, or high dissolved-solids environments.

Unlike traditional homopolymers, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is engineered to remain active and stable in complex formulations.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer shows excellent resistance to hydrolysis and oxidative degradation, which allows it to maintain performance in long-term industrial processes.

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer's molecular architecture is designed to provide controlled molecular weight distribution, ensuring consistent performance, low viscosity impact, and compatibility with other formulation components such as phosphonates, surfactants, biocides, and other polymeric additives.

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer can be described as a versatile, high-efficiency anionic copolymer that integrates dispersion, scale inhibition, and stabilization into a single product.
Its advanced copolymer structure, chemical stability, and compatibility with diverse formulations make TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer a valuable component in water treatment, detergents, and various industrial and specialty chemical applications.

USES and APPLICATIONS of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is designed for operational robustness rather than narrow chemical specificity.
In industrial water systems, conditions such as hardness, alkalinity, temperature, flow rate, and contamination can change daily.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer addresses this variability by combining two complementary functional chemistries—carboxylate and sulfonate—within a single polymer chain.

This dual functionality allows TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer to maintain performance even when one interaction pathway becomes less effective due to changes in water chemistry.
The carboxylate groups in TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer provide controlled interaction with alkaline earth metals such as calcium and magnesium.

These groups interfere with mineral crystal nucleation and growth, particularly calcium carbonate and calcium sulfate scales.
Instead of forming dense, adherent deposits on heat-transfer surfaces, minerals are forced to precipitate as distorted microcrystals that remain dispersed in the bulk water.

This mechanism significantly reduces fouling of heat exchangers and piping, even under high cycles of concentration.
The sulfonate groups play a stabilizing role under harsh conditions.
Unlike carboxylates, sulfonates remain strongly ionized across a wide pH range, including high-alkalinity environments where many traditional acrylic polymers lose efficiency.

This makes TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer particularly effective in systems with high pH, high conductivity, or elevated dissolved solids.
Sulfonate functionality also improves calcium tolerance, preventing polymer precipitation or “salting out” when hardness levels increase unexpectedly.

One of the less obvious but highly valuable aspects of TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is its dispersing capability.
Industrial water systems constantly generate fine particulate matter from corrosion, airborne dust, and process contamination.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer adsorbs onto these particles and imparts electrostatic repulsion, preventing agglomeration and deposition.

This keeps particles suspended long enough to be removed by blowdown, filtration, or separators, rather than allowing them to settle and form insulating layers on metal surfaces.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is a superior phosphate scale inhibitor for dry or hydrated ferric oxide.

Acting as rust inhibitor, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer can also be used in systems like industrial RO, pools and fountains etc.
In practical use, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is widely applied in industrial water treatment systems, including cooling water, boiler water, and reverse-osmosis pretreatment, where it helps control scale formation, disperse suspended solids, and reduce fouling on heat-transfer surfaces and membranes.

Another important aspect of TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is its broad formulation flexibility.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer performs effectively across a wide pH range, typically from mildly acidic to strongly alkaline conditions, and remains soluble in hard water and high-electrolyte environments.
This makes TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer suitable for use in modern, phosphate-reduced or phosphate-free systems, where polymer-based performance additives are increasingly required to meet environmental and regulatory expectations.

BENEFITS of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
Strong and long-lasting dispersing performance
Effective inhibition of calcium, magnesium, barium, and iron scale
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer prevents particle agglomeration and sedimentation

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer maintains system cleanliness and reduces fouling
Improves heat-transfer efficiency in water systems
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer extends equipment and membrane service life

Performs efficiently at low dosage levels
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer reduces maintenance frequency and operational costs
Suitable for phosphate-free and low-phosphate formulations
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer enhances overall formulation stability and reliability

CHARACTERISTICS of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
Water-soluble anionic copolymer
Contains both carboxylate and sulfonate functional groups
High anionic charge density

Strong chelation and crystal-growth interference capability
Excellent chemical stability

High thermal stability
Resistant to hydrolysis and oxidative degradation

Effective over a wide pH range (acidic to strongly alkaline)
Tolerant to hard water and high electrolyte concentrations

Controlled molecular weight distribution
Low impact on solution viscosity
High compatibility with phosphonates, surfactants, biocides, and other additives

HOW TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER WORKS IN WATER TREATMENT:
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is engineered to keep water systems running efficiently by preventing two major problems:
Mineral Scale Formation – Hard water contains dissolved minerals (like calcium, magnesium, silica).

When heated or concentrated, these minerals can precipitate and form hard “scale” that sticks to pipes and heat exchangers.
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer molecules adsorb onto forming mineral crystals, interfering with their growth and helping keep them dissolved or in a fine, non-sticking form.
Particulate Dispersion – Industrial water systems often carry corrosion products and suspended solids.

TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer’s functional groups help bind with and electrically stabilize these particles, preventing them from clumping and sticking to metal surfaces.
This keeps the solids in suspension so they can be removed or stay harmlessly circulating.

USAGE of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
When TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is used alone, the dosage of 15-30mg/L.
When TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is used as dispersant in other fields, the dosage should be determined by experiment.

PROPERTIES of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
*Form & Appearance
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is typically supplied as a liquid concentrate that appears as a clear to pale orange/amber solution.

*Solid Content
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer concentrate usually contains about 44 %–46 % solids (rest water).

*Density
Typical density (20 °C) of TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is around 1.15–1.25 g/cm³ — that is, slightly heavier than water.

*pH (as supplied)
The undiluted product, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer, tends to be acidic, with a pH typically in the 2.5–4.0 range.

*Viscosity
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer solutions are moderately viscous liquids at room temperature (exact viscosity depends on formulation and concentration).

*Solubility
TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is fully water-soluble due to the presence of ionic carboxylate and sulfonate groups and the liquid formulation.

*Molecular Formula & Weight
As a copolymer, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer does not have a fixed molecular formula or single molecular weight value.
Instead, TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is composed of repeating units of multiple monomers (typically acrylic/ethylenic monomers with carboxylate and sulfonate groups).
Polymers are described by average molecular weight ranges determined by suppliers, but specific numbers are typically not published in open industrial datasheets for proprietary blends.

*CAS & EC Numbers
Because TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate copolymer is a formulated industrial polymer rather than a defined chemical substance, there is no unique CAS or EC number assigned to “TH-5000” itself.
Many water-treatment polymer products fall into generic polymer categories rather than having their own registry numbers.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
Appearance: Light yellow to pale brown liquid
Solid content %   44.0-46.0
Density (20℃)g/cm3: 1.15-1.25
pH(as it): 2.0-3.0
Viscosity (25℃) cps: 200-600
Molecular Weight: N/A
Melting Point (℃): N/A
Appearance: N/A   Vapor

Specific Gravity: N/A
HS Code N/A:
Flash Point (℃): N/A
Solubility: N/A
Autoignition Temperature (℃): N/A
Usage/Application: Industrial
Grade Standard: Technical Grade

Physical State: Liquid
Form: Liquid
Usage: Industrial
Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.
Nature: Acrylic copolymer
Grade: Partial sodium salt
pH (as is) at 250C: 3.8 – 4.6

Total Solids (%): 43.5 ± 0.5%
Specific gravity at 25o C: 1.22 ±0.03 gm/cc
Average molecular weight: Approx. 5000
Brookfield viscosity at 25o C: 100 – 400 cps
Solubility in Water: Freely soluble at all use levels
Appearance: Light yellow to pale brown liquid
Solid content % 44.0-46.0
Density (20℃)g/cm3: 1.15-1.25
pH(as it): 2.0-3.0

Viscosity (25℃) cps: 200-600
Chemical Structure: A copolymer of carboxylate and sulfonate groups,
providing both dispersant and scale inhibition properties.
Molecular Weight: Approximately 5000 g/mol
Functional Groups: Carboxylate (-COOH) and sulfonate (-SO₃H)
Stability: Stable under normal conditions; may decompose under extreme temperatures.
Compatibility: Compatible with various water treatment chemicals and systems.
Appearance: Amber to pale yellow transparent liquid

Solid Content: 44.0–46.0%
Density (20°C): 1.15–1.25 g/cm³
pH (as is): 2.0–3.0
Viscosity (25°C): 200–800 mPa·s
Water Solubility: Fully soluble
Flash Point: Non-combustible
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Melting Point: Not applicable

Trade / product name: TH-5000 Carboxylate-Sulfonate Copolymer
Declared CAS No (by a vendor): 23877-44-3
Chemical class: Copolymer combining carboxylate (–COO⁻ or its acid form) and sulfonate / sulfonic acid moieties in the polymer backbone or side chains (anionic functional groups).
Used as a scale inhibitor / dispersant in water treatment systems.
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid (aqueous solution)
Solid content / active content: ~44 % (by weight) (range ~44.5 % for similar “5000” products;
roughly 56 % water + formulation matrix)

Density (20 °C): ~1.15–1.25 g/cm³
pH (1 % solution / as is): ~2.5–4.0 (typical dilution)
Viscosity: 200–800 cP (25 °C, depending on product variant)
Scale inhibition / dispersant performance: Superior scale inhibitor and dispersant;
good silica and magnesium silicate inhibition; excellent phosphate scale inhibitor for ferric oxide;
high tolerance of calcium and silica; excellent resistance to high temperature and oxidation
Usage / dosage: 15–30 mg/L in water treatment systems

Storage / shelf life: ~10 months in a cool, dry, shaded place (manufacturer’s claim)
Molecular formula: Approximate – (–COO– monomer unit)n + (–SO₃– monomer unit)m + associated counterions (e.g., Na⁺) + water of hydration;
exact ratio proprietary
Molecular weight / molar mass: Likely in the thousands (~10,000 g/mol or more, depending on chain length and polydispersity)
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Solid content, %: 44.0–46.0
Density (20℃), g/cm³: 1.15–1.25
pH (as is): 2.0–3.0
Viscosity (25℃), cP: 200–600

Form & Appearance:TH-5000 is typically supplied as a liquid concentrate that appears as a clear to pale orange/amber solution.
Solid Content:The polymer concentrate usually contains about 44 %–46 % solids (rest water).
Density:Typical density (20 °C) is around 1.15–1.25 g/cm³ — that is, slightly heavier than water.
pH (as supplied):The undiluted product tends to be acidic, with a pH typically in the 2.5–4.0 range.
Viscosity:TH-5000 polymer solutions are moderately viscous liquids at room temperature (exact viscosity depends on formulation and concentration).
Solubility:It is fully water-soluble due to the presence of ionic carboxylate and sulfonate groups and the liquid formulation.

Molecular Formula & Weight:As a copolymer, TH-5000 does not have a fixed molecular formula or single molecular weight value.
Instead, it is composed of repeating units of multiple monomers (typically acrylic/ethylenic monomers with carboxylate and sulfonate groups).
Polymers are described by average molecular weight ranges determined by suppliers, but specific numbers are typically not published in open industrial datasheets for proprietary blends.
CAS & EC Numbers:Because TH-5000 is a formulated industrial polymer rather than a defined chemical substance, there is no unique CAS or EC number assigned to “TH-5000” itself.
Many water-treatment polymer products fall into generic polymer categories rather than having their own registry numbers.

FIRST AID MEASURES of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
*In case of eye contact:
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
*If swallowed:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
-Further information:
No data available

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
*Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Wash and dry hands.
*Body Protection:
Impervious clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection not required.
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Store in cool place.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of TH-5000 CARBOXYLATE-SULFONATE COPOLYMER:
-Reactivity:
No data available
-Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
-Conditions to avoid:
No data available