Phosphonate AMP
Description
AMP is a 50% active aqueous solution of aminotris (methylene phosphonic acid), AMP. It provides control of calcium and other metal salts including iron and manganese by acting as a crystal modifying agent and threshold inhibition. AMP is know to be a sequestrant and deposit control agent due to its dispersing and deflocculating characteristics.
Applications
Cooling Water Treatment
Boiler Water Treatment
Industrial Cleaners
Metal Finishing
Petroleum secondary discovery
Bottle washing
Typical Properties
Appearance
Clear pale yellow
pH
<2
Iron (ppm as Fe)
<35
Specific gravity (20°C)
1.33
% active
50
Cloride %
<1
Flash point
None
Boiling point
212°F
Packaging and Handling
AMP is a water soluble acidic liquid packaged in non-returnable drums. Like all aqueous solutions, AMP my freeze if exposed to very low temperatures. Store where the temperature stays above 0°C (32°F). Should the product freeze, store it in a warm area until completely thawed. Keep container closed when not in use.
Toxicology/Ecological Data
Acute Oral toxicity - LD50 - rats - 2910mg/kg (slightly toxic following oral administration)
Dermal - rabbit -> 6310 mg/kg (practically non-toxic after skin application in animal studies)
Eye irritation - rabbit
moderately irritating, 24 h
Skin irritation - rabbit
moderately irritating, 24 h
Environmental Toxicity
Invertebrates
48 h, EC50 Water flea (Daphnia magna) 297 mg/l
Fish
98 h, LC50 Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) >330 mg/l
Algae
98 h, EC50 Algae (Selenastrum capricornutum) 20 mg/l
Logistics
AMP is supplied in polyethylene drum containing 530 pounds per drum.
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