PBTC Scale Inhibitor Supplier Malaysia
- Also known as
- PBTCA
- Phosphonobutane Tricarboxylic Acid
- 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid
PBTC is 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, a phosphonate scale inhibitor used in industrial water-treatment formulations. The full identity appears alongside PBTC and PBTCA so buyers seeking a PBTC supplier in Malaysia can distinguish this molecule from unrelated abbreviations and other antiscalants.
Market forms include the common PBTC 50 aqueous solution, sodium salt solutions and solid grades. Buyers select by active content, acid or salt form, pH, density and formulation requirements rather than treating all PBTC presentations as interchangeable.
PBTC is used in cooling-water, boiler-water, reverse-osmosis and oilfield scale-control formulations, and in selected cleaners, metal-treatment and textile bleach-stabilisation systems. It is chosen for programmes targeting calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate and for demanding oxidising or high-hardness conditions, but it is not HEDP, ATMP, sodium hexametaphosphate, EDTA or a polyacrylate inhibitor.
Send the required grade, active content or salt form, application, water-system details, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation, while dosage and system suitability remain formulation-specific.
- Grade
- PBTC 50 aqueous solution, sodium salt solution, solid grade
- Appearance
- Pale yellow to amber aqueous solution for liquid grades
2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBTC 50 aqueous solution | Aqueous solution | Nominal 50% active grade | Scale-control formulations for cooling, boiler and membrane water systems | Confirmed with the quotation |
| PBTC sodium salt solution | Aqueous sodium salt solution | Active content and salt form specified with the enquiry | Water-treatment and cleaner formulations requiring the sodium salt form | Confirmed with the quotation |
| PBTC solid grade | Solid | Grade specification confirmed against the buyer's requirement | Concentrated formulation and manufacturing requirements that specify solid PBTC | Confirmed with the quotation |
How to buy 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid
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 | 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid | — |
| Standard solution grade | 50 % active, nominal | — |
| Grade selection basis | Active content, acid or salt form, pH and density | — |
2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid applications
Common questions about 2-Phosphonobutane-1,2,4-Tricarboxylic Acid
What does PBTC stand for?
PBTC is 2-phosphonobutane-1,2,4-tricarboxylic acid, also abbreviated PBTCA. Printing the full chemical name prevents confusion with unrelated uses of the four-letter abbreviation.
What is PBTC 50?
PBTC 50 is the common aqueous solution grade with nominal 50% active content. Confirm the required active-content range, pH and density limits with the enquiry.
How is PBTC selected for a water-treatment formulation?
State the water chemistry, scale species, temperature range, oxidant programme and formulation target. PBTC is considered for calcium carbonate and calcium sulphate control, but dosage and suitability require system-specific evaluation.
Is PBTC the same as HEDP or ATMP?
No. PBTC, HEDP and ATMP are separate molecules within the broader phosphonate scale-control category. Sodium hexametaphosphate, EDTA and polyacrylate or maleic inhibitors are also different products.
What information is needed for a PBTC quotation?
Provide the grade or active-content requirement, acid or salt form, intended application, quantity and delivery location. Packing and document availability are confirmed with the quotation.