Polyaspartate Dispersant (PASP)
Polyaspartic acid (PASP) is a biodegradable, amino acid-based scale inhibitor and dispersant for cooling water and boiler systems. It inhibits calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and zinc phosphate scale formation while dispersing corrosion products and suspended particles. Considered a green chemistry alternative to traditional phosphonate and polyacrylate inhibitors.
Technical Specifications
| density | 1.10–1.15 g/cm³ |
| appearance | Light yellow to amber liquid |
| solid content | 35–40% |
| pH as supplied | 8.5–11.0 |
| biodegradability | >80% (modified Sturm test) |
| molecular weight | 1,000–5,000 Da |
Applications
- Cooling water scale inhibition in closed-loop systems
- Boiler water scale and deposit prevention
- Industrial water treatment as phosphorus-free program component
- Oil and gas produced water scale management
- Detergent formulations as biodegradable builder
Key Features
- Readily biodegradable — meets OECD 306 and EU environmental criteria
- Phosphorus-free and nitrogen-free formulation option
- Effective scale inhibition and corrosion product dispersion
- Synergistic with zinc and molybdate corrosion inhibitor programs