Chelating agents are water treatment chemicals that bind and neutralize metal ions (like calcium, magnesium, iron, and heavy metals) to prevent scaling, corrosion, and oxidation. By forming stable, water-soluble complexes, they improve water quality and protect industrial equipment. Common chelants include EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), citric acid, and phosphonates, used in boiler systems, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment. They enhance the efficiency of other treatment chemicals while reducing harmful deposits and metal-induced damage in pipelines and machinery.

Activated Carbon

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Activated carbon is a highly porous, adsorptive material processed to have an exceptionally large surface area (typically 500-1500 m²/g) through thermal or chemical activation of carbon-rich source materials. This versatile adsorbent exists in powdered (PAC), granular (GAC), pelletized, and extruded forms, with pore structures specifically engineered for different applications ranging from water purification to gas treatment. Its extended surface area and complex pore network (micropores <2nm, mesopores 2-50nm, macropores >50nm) enable superior physical adsorption of contaminants through van der Waals forces, as well as chemical interactions with surface functional groups.

Anion

Anions are negatively charged ions formed when an atom or molecule gains one or more electrons. They play vital roles in chemistry, biology, and industrial processes. Anions are key participants in ionic bonding, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemical reactions. Common anions include chloride (Cl⁻), sulfate (SO₄²⁻), nitrate (NO₃⁻), and phosphate (PO₄³⁻). Their behavior and interaction affect processes ranging from water treatment and agriculture to physiological functions and battery technology.

Citric Acid Anhydrous

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Citric Acid Anhydrous is a white, crystalline organic acid widely used across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors. It is the anhydrous form of citric acid, meaning it contains no water molecules in its crystal lattice, resulting in higher purity and more concentrated acidic properties compared to its monohydrate form. Derived from natural sources like citrus fruits or produced via microbial fermentation, citric acid anhydrous is valued for its sour taste, excellent chelating ability, and buffering capacity. It serves as a natural preservative, pH adjuster, antioxidant synergist, and cleaning agent, making it a versatile ingredient in many formulations.

Citric Acid Monohydrate

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Citric Acid Monohydrate is a white, crystalline powder or granule form of citric acid containing one molecule of water per molecule of acid. It is a natural organic acid commonly derived from citrus fruits or produced by fermentation processes. Citric Acid Monohydrate is widely used as an acidulant, preservative, and chelating agent in various industries. Compared to the anhydrous form, it has a slightly lower acid concentration due to the water molecule but offers excellent solubility and stability. It is prized for its sour flavor, buffering capacity, and ability to bind metal ions, making it indispensable in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.

Diethanolamine

Diethanolamine is a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a mild ammonia-like odor. It is a secondary amine and diol, widely used in various industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications. DEA is highly soluble in water and many organic solvents. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of surfactants, emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors, and pharmaceuticals. It is valued for its alkalinity, emulsifying properties, and ability to form stable complexes with fatty acids.

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt) is a white, odorless, crystalline powder known for its strong chelating properties. With a purity of 99%, it is widely used across numerous industries to bind metal ions, improve stability, and enhance performance in formulations. Disodium EDTA is highly soluble in water, slightly acidic to neutral in solution, and stable under standard storage conditions. Its ability to sequester metal ions like calcium, magnesium, and iron makes it a critical additive in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water treatment, and industrial applications.

EDTA Disodium Salt

EDTA Disodium Salt (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt) is a widely used chelating agent that binds metal ions to form stable complexes. It effectively sequesters divalent and trivalent metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and heavy metals, preventing their participation in unwanted chemical reactions. This property makes it essential in a wide range of industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and water treatment applications. The disodium salt form offers excellent water solubility and is often used in neutral to slightly alkaline systems.

EDTA Tetrasodium Salt

EDTA Tetrasodium Salt (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt) is a highly water-soluble chelating agent widely used to bind and sequester metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and heavy metals. It is the fully neutralized, alkaline form of EDTA, typically supplied as a white granular or powder form. This salt exhibits excellent chelating efficiency at neutral to alkaline pH levels, making it a critical additive in numerous industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, and water treatment applications. Its ability to prevent metal-induced degradation and enhance formulation stability makes it invaluable in many sectors.

Indion Cation Resin

Indion Cation Resin is a synthetic ion exchange resin designed primarily for the removal of positively charged ions (cations) from water and various liquid streams. Typically composed of a sulfonated polystyrene-divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) copolymer, this resin features a highly porous bead structure with functional groups that exchange hydrogen or sodium ions for calcium, magnesium, iron, and other metallic cations. Available in different forms (strong acid cation, weak acid cation), Indion Cation Resin is widely used in water treatment, industrial processes, and purification systems.

Sodium Alumina Silicate

 Sodium Alumina Silicate is an inorganic compound consisting of sodium, aluminum, and silicon oxides. It is typically found as a white, amorphous powder with excellent adsorption and ion-exchange properties. Commonly used as a detergent builder, water softener, and desiccant, sodium alumina silicate improves cleaning efficiency, controls water hardness, and aids moisture absorption. Its thermal stability and chemical inertness make it valuable across detergent manufacturing, water treatment, and various industrial processes.

Sodium Gluconate

 Sodium Gluconate is a white, crystalline powder derived from gluconic acid and sodium salt. It is highly water-soluble, biodegradable, and non-toxic, widely used as a chelating agent, sequestrant, and buffering agent across various industries. Sodium Gluconate is favored for its excellent ability to bind metal ions, improve cleaning efficiency, and stabilize formulations. It finds extensive applications in construction, water treatment, food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and textiles.

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Food Grade

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Sodium Hexametaphosphate Food Grade is a white, granular or powdery inorganic compound composed of sodium and metaphosphoric acid polymers. It is highly soluble in water and acts as an effective sequestrant, dispersing agent, and water softener. SHMP is widely used across various industries including food processing, water treatment, detergents, ceramics, and metallurgy. It helps control hardness, prevent scale formation, and stabilize formulations, making it valuable in both industrial and consumer applications.

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Industrial Grade

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Industrial Grade is a high-efficiency sequestrant and dispersing agent widely used across industrial applications. It appears as a white, odorless powder or granule, highly soluble in water, and is valued for its ability to chelate metal ions, soften water, and disperse solids. Its role in preventing scale formation and stabilizing chemical formulations makes it a key ingredient in water treatment, cleaning agents, and textile processing.

STPP (Granules)

Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) in granulated form is a versatile, high-purity inorganic compound widely used in industrial, cleaning, and food processing applications. Presented as free-flowing white granules, this form offers excellent solubility and ease of handling, making it ideal for automated dosing and blending. Granular STPP is valued for its water-softening, dispersing, emulsifying, and preservative properties, supporting a wide range of formulations across multiple industries.  

Tetrasodium EDTA

v Tetrasodium EDTA is the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, a powerful chelating agent widely used in industrial, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. It effectively binds metal ions such as calcium and magnesium, preventing their interference in formulations. Its ability to enhance stability, improve efficacy, and prevent microbial growth makes it a multifunctional ingredient in a variety of chemical products.

Trilium EDTA

Trilium EDTA is a high-purity, versatile chelating agent known chemically as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) or its trisodium salt form. It is widely used across industries to bind and sequester metal ions, improving product stability and performance. Trilium EDTA effectively prevents metal ion contamination, controls hardness in water, enhances cleaning efficiency, and stabilizes formulations in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and industrial applications. Its strong chelating properties make it an essential ingredient for complexation and metal ion control.

Ufanon‑KDS (also known as Ufanon‑CDE)

Ufanon‑KDS (Ufanon‑CDE) is a proprietary blend of chelating and dispersing agents formulated for use in industrial water treatment and boiler systems. It is designed to control hardness, prevent scale formation, disperse sludge and iron deposits, and enhance corrosion protection. The product is typically supplied as a concentrated aqueous solution and compatible with continuous and intermittent dosing systems. It maintains system efficiency and longevity by stabilizing metal ions and preventing deposit buildup.