Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Solid (PAAS)
CAS No. 9003-01-4
Structural Formula:
Properties:
PAAS is a water soluble sodium salt of a low molecular weight water soluble acrylic acid polymer that is supplied as a white, free-flowing powder, containing 11 wt% moisture. PAAS is a high performance polyelectrolyte with multi-functional properties.
• Inhibits precipitation of silicate, carbonates and phosphates
• Deposit control
---Dispersant / deflocculation
---Crystal morphology modifier
---Crystal growth inhibitor
---Anti-redeposition for hydrophilic soils
• Chelating Agent
---Detergent builder functionality
---Phosphate replacement
Specification:
| Items | Index |
|---|---|
| Form: | Powder |
| Appearance: | White, free-flowing |
| Moisture content (wt%): | 11 (8 to 14)* |
| Sodium ion content (wt%): | 17.5 |
| Molecular weight** (GPC MW): | 4,500 |
| pH of a 1% solution: | 7.5 (6.0 to 9.0)* |
| Apparent gravity (gm/cc): | 0.55 |
Usage:
PAAS can be used as scale inhibitor and dispersant in circulating cool water systems in power plants, iron & steel factories, chemical fertilizer plants, Powdered laundry detergents, refineries and air conditioning systems.
Package and Storage:
20KGs per Bag. Storage for one year in shady room and dry place.