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Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid (ATMP)

ATMP
CAS 6419-19-8 · Formula C3H12NO9P3 · MW 299.05 g/mol

An organophosphonate scale-and-corrosion inhibitor and chelant for industrial water systems. It is used mainly as a chelating/sequestering and deflocculant agent and as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment, and as a stabilizer for peroxide bleaching solutions in textile and paper processing.

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UN Number
UN 3265
Hazard Class
Class 8
HS Code
2931.49
At a Glance
Material Family
Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Chelation / Sequestration · Scale Inhibition
Functional Roles
AMINOTRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID
CHELATING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Scale inhibition: Anti-scaling agent in cooling and process water.
  • Corrosion inhibition: Corrosion inhibitor in water-treatment programs.
  • Chelation/sequestration: Sequesters metal ions; deflocculant in industrial systems.
  • Bleach stabilization: Stabilizes peroxide bleaching solutions.
Physical Properties
Melting Point
210
Solubility
1000 mg/mL at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure
0.0000001
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

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DOT / UN Transport Classification
DOT hazard class 8 placard
UN / DOT NumberUN 3265
Hazard Class / DivisionClass 8
Proper Shipping NameCorrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s

Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.

HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2931 . 49
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.31
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2931.49
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
6419-19-8
Molecular Formula
C3H12NO9P3
Molecular Weight
299.05 g/mol
IUPAC Name
[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methylphosphonic acid
INCI Name
AMINOTRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID
PubChem CID
InChI Key
YDONNITUKPKTIG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
Tris(phosphonomethyl)amine Aminotrimethylene phosphonic acid Ferrofos 509 Dequest 2000 Dowell L 37 Nitrilotrimethylphosphonic acid Aminotri(methylene phosphonic acid) Aminotris(methylphosphonic acid) Aminotris(methanephosphonic acid) Aminotri(methylenephosphonic acid) Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) Aminotri(methylphosphonic acid) Nitrilotrimethanephosphonic acid Nitrilotrimethylenephosphonic acid Amino, tris(methylene phosphonic acid) Nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid) Phosphonic acid, [nitrilotris(methylene)]tris- NITRILOTRIS(METHYLPHOSPHONIC ACID) {[bis(phosphonomethyl)amino]methyl}phosphonic acid
Full Description

Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (CAS 6419-19-8, C3H12NO9P3) is an organophosphonate sequestrant. It is used mainly as a chelating/sequestering and deflocculant agent and as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment, and as a stabilizer for peroxide bleaching solutions in textile and paper processing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the use of ATMP chemical?

Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP, CAS 6419-19-8) is an organophosphonate used mainly as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment. It also functions as a chelating/sequestering agent and deflocculant and as a stabilizer for peroxide bleaching solutions.

What chemical is ATMP?

ATMP is amino trimethylene phosphonic acid, formula C3H12NO9P3 (CAS 6419-19-8), a nitrogen-centered organophosphonate sequestrant. The full name is amino trimethylene phosphonic acid.

How does ATMP prevent scale in water systems?

ATMP sequesters calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions and disrupts crystal growth at sub-stoichiometric (threshold) dosages, keeping hardness salts from depositing as scale on heat-transfer surfaces in cooling and process water.

What grades and forms of ATMP are available?

ATMP is commonly supplied as an aqueous solution at various active concentrations and as a solid/powder form. Specify the active content and physical form you need so we quote the correct material with a conforming CoA.

What is the HS code for amino trimethylene phosphonic acid?

ATMP classifies under HS 2931.49 (non-halogenated organo-phosphorus derivatives, other). RawSource ships bulk in drums, totes, and IBCs; request a bulk quote with SDS and CoA for your volume and destination.

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