Hard Surface — Process Challenge

Acid Descalers for Limescale & Mineral Deposits

Design uses phosphoric/citric acids and chelants to dissolve calcium carbonate, iron and mineral deposits from hard surfaces
Why It Matters
Design uses phosphoric/citric acids and chelants to dissolve calcium carbonate, iron and mineral deposits from hard surfaces
Solution Approach

Design uses phosphoric/citric acids and chelants to dissolve calcium carbonate, iron and mineral deposits from hard surfaces RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.

Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Phosphoric acid
CAS 7664-38-2
Acids & Salts
Mild acid for bathroom cleaners and rust removal; protective phosphate film
1805 (Phosphoric acid, solution) · Class
Dissolves carbonate scale and leaves a passivating phosphate film; the design's named mild descaling acid
Melting Point: 42 °C   Boiling Point: > 130 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 1.892 at 25 °C
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Citric Acid (Anhydrous, FCC Food Grade)
CAS 77-92-9
Acids & Salts
Biodegradable acid descaler and chelating agent
Acidifies and chelates Ca2+ simultaneously, dissolving limescale with a biodegradable profile
Melting Point: 153 °C (anhydrous)   Boiling Point: Decomposes   Density: 1.54 at 20 °C
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Sulfamic Acid
CAS 5329-14-6
Acids & Salts
Dry, stable acid for CIP and dishwasher descaling applications
2967 (SULFAMIC ACID) · Class
Dry, low-fume acid that attacks carbonate scale; safer to ship/handle than HCl for descaler powders
Melting Point: Melting point equals 205 °C   Boiling Point: DECOMP @ BOILING POINT   Density: 2.15
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Oxalic Acid Dihydrate Tech
CAS 6153-56-6
Acids & Salts
pH Adjustment
3261 · Class
Reduces and chelates iron, removing the rust/iron staining the design calls out alongside carbonate
Melting Point: 101-102 °C   Density: 1.65 g/cm3   Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 13-14
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Hydrochloric Acid
CAS 7647-01-0
Acids & Salts
Strong acid for heavy lime scale and concrete efflorescence removal
1789 (HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SOLUTION) · Class
Strong acid for heavy carbonate scale where mild acids are too slow
Melting Point: -115 °C (Melting point is -25 °C for a 39.17% w…   Boiling Point: 51 °C at 760 mmHg   Density: 1.05 at 15 °C for 10.17% weight/weight solution
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