ATMP Supplier Malaysia | Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid
- Also known as
- Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid
- Aminotris(methylenephosphonic Acid)
- Nitrilotrimethylphosphonic Acid
- NTMP
ATMP is amino trimethylene phosphonic acid, an organophosphonate supplied for industrial formulation use in Malaysia. Its systematic name is aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid), and stating the chemical name avoids confusion with the unrelated pharmaceutical meaning of the ATMP abbreviation.
Commercial acid forms include an aqueous solution, commonly specified at 50% active, higher-concentration acid solutions and solid acid grades. Sodium salts such as tetrasodium and pentasodium ATMP are separate chemical identities and are not aliases or grades of the acid.
ATMP is used as a scale-inhibitor, chelating and formulation component in cooling-water, boiler-water, reverse-osmosis, oilfield, detergent, cleaner, metal-treatment, textile and pulp processes. It is distinct from HEDP, EDTA, PBTC, polyacrylates and sodium hexametaphosphate.
Send the required acid form, active content and impurity specification, quantity, application and delivery location for a quotation. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery timing and quotation validity are confirmed against the submitted requirement.

- CAS number
- 6419-19-8
- Formula
- N(CH2PO3H2)3
- Grade
- 50% aqueous acid solution, Higher-concentration acid solution, Solid acid grade
- Appearance
- Clear to pale yellow solution or solid according to grade
ATMP grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% aqueous acid solution | Clear to pale yellow liquid | Active content and impurity specification confirmed with the quotation | Scale-control, chelation and water-treatment formulation | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Higher-concentration acid solution | Concentrated liquid | Active content, density and impurity specification confirmed with the quotation | Formulations requiring a higher-active liquid input | Confirmed with the quotation |
| Solid acid grade | Solid | Identity, active content and moisture specification confirmed with the quotation | Dry formulations or processes requiring the acid in solid form | Confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy ATMP from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ATMP
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | Aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid) | — |
| Chemical formula | N(CH2PO3H2)3 | — |
| Commercial acid forms | Aqueous solution or solid acid grade | — |
ATMP applications
Common questions about ATMP
What does ATMP mean in water treatment?
ATMP means amino trimethylene phosphonic acid, also called aminotris(methylenephosphonic acid). This chemical identity distinguishes it from the unrelated pharmaceutical use of the same abbreviation.
What is ATMP used for?
ATMP is used as a phosphonate scale-inhibitor, chelating and formulation component in industrial water treatment, oilfield, detergent, cleaner, metal-treatment, textile and pulp processes.
Is ATMP the same as HEDP?
No. ATMP and HEDP are separate organophosphonate chemicals with different structures and formulation profiles, so they should not share aliases or be assumed to be direct substitutes.
Are ATMP sodium salts grades of the acid?
No. Tetrasodium and pentasodium ATMP are separate salts with their own identities and neutralisation states, not aliases or grades of the ATMP acid page.
Which ATMP acid form should I request?
State whether the process requires an aqueous acid solution or solid acid, together with the active content, impurity limits and application. The final grade specification is confirmed with the quotation.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide the acid form, specification, quantity, application and delivery location. Packing, documentation, availability and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
