Catalog Water Technology
WTA-059
Synonyms
PAA; Carbopol; Carbomer 910; CARBOPOL(R) 940
Molecular Formula
(C3H4O2)n
Canonical SMILES
C=CC(=O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H4O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H,1H2,(H,4,5)
InChIKey
NIXOWILDQLNWCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
PAA is innoxious and soluble in water. It can be used in situations of alkaline and high concentration without scale sediment. PAA can disperse the microcrystals or microsand of calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate and calcium sulfate. PAA is used as scale inhibitor and dispersant for circulating cooling water system, papermaking, weave, dyeing, ceramic, painting, etc.
Storage
Storage in shady room and dry place.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, and ether; Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether; Soluble in acetone, benzene, carbon tetrachloride; Miscible with chloroform; Miscible with water (1X10+6 mg/L) at 25 °C; Soluble in methanol, ethanol, dioxane, dimethylformamide, 2-propanol, formamide, ethylene glycol, and acetic acid
pH of 1% solution
2.5-4.5; 2.5-4.5; 2.5-4.5; 2.0-3.0
Application
PAA can be used as scale inhibitor and dispersant in circulating cooling water systems in power plants, iron & steel factories, chemical fertilizer plants, refineries and air conditioning systems. Dosage should be in accordance with water quality and equipment materials. When used alone, 1-15 mg/L is preferred.
Description
Polyacrylic Acid (PAA) is innoxious and soluble in water, which can be used in situations of alkaline and high concentration without scale sediment.
pH
3.0-4.5 (1% water solution)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.442
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Safety Protection
Weak acidity. Avoid contact with eye and skin, once contacted, flush with water.
Solid Content
30.0 min; 40.0 min; 50.0 min; 62.0-64.0