Hydroxyethylene diphosphonic acid or HEDP is an odorless organic phosphonate. It is a good chelating agent and very effective against calcium, iron, copper and zinc ions. It gives good results when used in water treatment plants. It maintains its stability in the presence of chlorine. It can also dissolve oxidation on metal surfaces. It is a good lime and corrosion inhibitor. It shows good stability at high pH values. It has better tolerance in these areas than other organic phosphates.
HEDP has a wide range of uses. It is used against osteoporosis in medical fields. It improves the bone structure by stabilizing the absorption. It also prevents calcification. It is also used in water cooling and water purification systems. It is also used as a corrosion inhibitor in these areas. It is used as an industrial detergent in swimming pools. It is also a good corrosion inhibitor in metal surface treatments. He also works as an auxiliary agent in the textile industry. Cas No 2809-21-4