TRILON B

BASF Trilon B Types – EDTA Chelating Agents for Water Treatment and Agriculture
High-Performance Chelating Agents for Water Conditioning, Fertilizers, Agrochemicals, and Crop Protection Formulations

Ataman Kimya is a leading distributor of BASF Trilon B Types for the water treatment and agriculture industries in Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and surrounding export markets.

Trilon B products are premium EDTA-based chelating agents used to bind calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper, and other metal ions that interfere with formulation stability and process efficiency.

These products are widely used in:

Water treatment chemicals
Reverse osmosis systems
Boiler and cooling water treatment
Liquid fertilizers
Micronutrient fertilizers
Foliar fertilizers
Agrochemical formulations
Herbicides
Fungicides
Insecticides
Adjuvants and tank-mix additives

What is Trilon B?

Trilon B is BASF's trade name for EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid) and its sodium and ammonium salts.

EDTA is one of the most effective and widely used chelating agents in the world. It forms highly stable water-soluble complexes with polyvalent metal ions over a broad pH range from 2 to 13.5.

Key Benefits of Trilon B in Water Treatment and Agriculture
Chelates calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc
Prevents precipitation and scale formation
Softens hard water
Improves micronutrient stability
Increases agrochemical formulation stability
Enhances compatibility in tank mixtures
Stabilizes hydrogen peroxide and oxidizing systems
Improves the efficacy of fertilizers and crop protection products
Maintains clear, stable solutions
Effective across a wide pH range

BASF Trilon B Product Portfolio
Trilon B Liquid

Tetrasodium EDTA solution (approximately 40% active)

CAS Number: 64-02-8
pH: 11.5
Density: 1.30 g/cm³
Freezing Point: Below -30°C

Trilon B Powder

Tetrasodium EDTA powder

CAS Number: 64-02-8
Active Content: Approximately 87%

Trilon BD

Disodium EDTA dihydrate

CAS Number: 139-33-3 / 6381-92-6
pH (10% solution): 4.5

Trilon BS

EDTA free acid

CAS Number: 60-00-4

Trilon BX Liquid and BX Powder

High-purity EDTA grades for demanding applications

Trilon B-A-T Liquid

Triammonium EDTA solution

Trilon BAQ

Tetraammonium EDTA solution

Trilon BVT

Tetrasodium EDTA with triethanolamine

Applications in Water Treatment

Trilon B products are highly effective in industrial and municipal water treatment systems.

Scale Prevention and Water Softening

Prevents and removes deposits of:

Calcium carbonate
Calcium sulfate
Calcium phosphate
Calcium oxalate
Iron oxides
Manganese deposits
Recommended Uses
Reverse osmosis (RO) systems
Nanofiltration systems
Ultrafiltration systems
Cooling towers
Boilers
Heat exchangers
Evaporators
Condensers
Industrial cleaning formulations

Benefits in Water Treatment
Reduces membrane fouling
Prevents scale formation
Dissolves existing deposits
Improves equipment efficiency
Reduces energy consumption
Extends equipment life
Stabilizes metal ions
Improves cleaning formulations

Applications in Agriculture and Agrochemicals

Trilon B is extensively used in fertilizer and crop protection formulations.

Liquid Fertilizers and Micronutrients

Used to stabilize essential trace elements such as:

Iron (Fe)
Zinc (Zn)
Manganese (Mn)
Copper (Cu)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium (Mg)

Applications:

Micronutrient fertilizers
Foliar fertilizers
Hydroponic nutrients
Fertigation solutions
NPK liquid fertilizers

Benefits:

Prevents precipitation
Maintains nutrient availability
Improves plant uptake
Increases nutrient efficiency
Extends shelf life

Agrochemical Formulations

Used in:

Herbicides
Fungicides
Insecticides
Biological crop protection products
Adjuvants

Tank-mix additives

Benefits:

Inactivates hard-water ions
Prevents active ingredient degradation
Improves spray solution compatibility
Enhances formulation stability
Increases field performance

Tank Mix and Spray Water Conditioning

Hard water can reduce the effectiveness of many pesticides and foliar fertilizers.

Trilon B binds:

Calcium ions
Magnesium ions
Iron ions
Manganese ions

This improves:

Spray solution clarity
Active ingredient solubility
Biological efficacy
Rainfastness and consistency

Metal Ion Binding Capacity

EDTA forms highly stable complexes with:

Fe³⁺ (log K 25.1)
Cu²⁺ (18.8)
Ni²⁺ (18.6)
Pb²⁺ (18.0)
Zn²⁺ (16.5)
Mn²⁺ (13.8)
Ca²⁺ (10.6)
Mg²⁺ (8.7)

Water Softening Dosage Example

For water containing 1 mmol/L calcium ions:

Trilon B Liquid: ~955 mg/L
Trilon B Powder: ~450 mg/L
Trilon BD: ~370 mg/L

Chemical Stability

Trilon B products are:

Stable in acidic and alkaline conditions
Thermally stable
Compatible with peroxide systems
More stable than citrates and gluconates

Not recommended with sodium hypochlorite and strong oxidizers.

Storage and Shelf Life

Powders:

Shelf life: 2 years

Liquids:

Shelf life: 1 year

Store in tightly sealed original packaging.

Why Ataman Kimya?

Ataman Kimya supplies BASF Trilon B products with:

Technical support for water treatment and fertilizer formulations
Application guidance for agrochemical systems
Fast delivery from stock
Export to Turkey, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan 
Competitive prices
SDS, TDS and regulatory documents