Applications
2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) 50% is a widely used phosphonate-based scale and corrosion inhibitor, especially effective in high-stress water systems. Mainly used in applications like water treatment, detergents and cleaners, metal treatment, textile industry, papermaking, concrete production and agriculture.
Sales Specifications
APPEARANCE Colorless or light-yellow transparent liquid
Color, APHA (Hazen) <60.0
Active Content (as acid) % 49.0 – 51.0
Phosphorous Acid (as P033-) % <0.5
Phosphoric Acid (as PO43-) % <0.2
Chloride (as (Cl) ppm <10.0
Ph (1% water solution) 1.5-2.0
Density (20 C) g/cm3 1.27-1.30
Fe mg/L <10.0
CONCLUSION CONFORMED
Packaging
2,756 lb IBC Tote
DOT Transportation
Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (2-Phosphonobutane-
1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid)
UN3265
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group III






