Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid(AEP)-CAS 10406-08-1
Product Name: Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid
Abbreviation: AEP
Chemical Name: 2-Aminoethylphosphinic Acid
CAS No.: 10406-08-1
Grade: Industrial Grade / Water Treatment Grade
Purity: ≥98.0%
Appearance: Colorless Transparent Liquid / White Crystalline Powder
Molecular Weight: 109.07
Molecular Formula: C₂H₈NO₂P
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1KG
Solubility: Fully soluble in water and polar solvents, excellent dispersion in aqueous system, no precipitation
pH Range: 2.0 - 8.0 (Wide industrial adaptability)
Thermal Stability: Good high temperature resistance, stable chemical properties under industrial heating conditions
Key Characteristics: Dual functions of scale inhibition and corrosion resistance, excellent metal chelating ability, high temperature resistance, low dosage and high efficiency, environmental friendly, synergistic flame retardant effect
Storage Condition: Sealed, dry, cool and ventilated environment, avoid moisture absorption, high temperature and strong alkaline environment
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in industrial circulating water treatment, boiler water scale inhibition, metal corrosion protection, polymer flame retardant modification, textile finishing and industrial chelating fields
Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid, AEP, Water Treatment Agent, Scale Inhibitor, Corrosion Inhibitor, Flame Retardant Additive, Metal Chelating Agent, Industrial Phosphinic Acid
Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid(AEP)-CAS 10406-08-1
Industrial-grade Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid (AEP) is a high-efficiency multifunctional organophosphorus fine chemical raw material, integrating scale inhibition, corrosion resistance, metal chelation and flame retardant assistance.
With unique amino and phosphinic acid functional groups in its molecular structure, it has strong chelating and complexing capabilities for calcium, magnesium, iron and other metal ions in water, which can effectively inhibit the formation of calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate and other hard scales, and prevent pipeline and equipment scaling and blockage.
Meanwhile, it can form a dense protective film on the surface of carbon steel, stainless steel and other metal equipment, isolate oxygen and corrosive media, and significantly reduce metal corrosion rate.
Different from traditional single-function water treatment agents, AEP has stable activity under high temperature and wide pH conditions, with low dosage and high efficiency, no secondary pollution, and good compatibility with other water treatment additives.
In addition, it can be used as a reactive flame retardant monomer for polymer materials, improving the flame retardant grade and thermal stability of plastics, textiles and resins. It is a cost-effective multi-purpose industrial fine chemical raw material widely recognized in water treatment and material modification industries.



Key Benefits
• Dual Scale Inhibition & Corrosion Resistance: Integrate scale prevention and metal protection, effectively solve equipment scaling, pipeline blockage and metal corrosion problems in industrial water systems.
• Strong Metal Chelating Ability: Stably chelate calcium, magnesium, iron and heavy metal ions, destroy crystal growth structure, completely inhibit hard scale formation.
• High Temperature & Chemical Stability: Adapt to high-temperature industrial water working conditions, stable performance in acidic and neutral environments, no decomposition and no failure.
• Low Dosage & High Cost Performance: Excellent working efficiency with trace addition, reduce overall water treatment agent dosage and industrial operating costs.
• Excellent Compatibility & Environmental Protection: Good synergy with other water treatment additives, low toxicity and environmental friendly, no secondary pollution to water body.
• Multi-Scenario Application: Not only suitable for water treatment, but also used as flame retardant modifier and textile finishing agent, wide industrial application value.
Applications
• Industrial Circulating Water Treatment: Special scale and corrosion inhibitor for cooling circulating water system of power plants, chemical plants, steel mills and pharmaceutical factories to stabilize water quality and protect equipment.
• Boiler & High-Temperature Water System: Used for boiler water, hot water circulation system scale inhibition and anti-corrosion, solve high-temperature scaling and pipeline aging problems.
• Metal Anti-Corrosion Treatment: Applied in metal surface treatment, industrial equipment rust prevention and corrosion protection, form stable protective film to extend equipment service life.
• Polymer Flame Retardant Modification: As reactive phosphorus-containing flame retardant monomer for polyester, epoxy resin, textile fiber materials to improve flame retardancy and thermal stability.
• Industrial Chelating & Finishing: Used for textile printing and dyeing finishing, industrial heavy metal ion chelation, water quality stabilization and industrial auxiliary synergistic treatment.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid (AEP) | Compliant |
CAS No. | 10406-08-1 | Compliant |
Appearance | Colorless Liquid / White Crystal | Compliant |
Purity | ≥98.0% | 98.75% |
Moisture Content | ≤1.0% | 0.42% |
pH Value (1% Solution) | 3.0 - 5.0 | 3.8 |
Scale Inhibition Rate | ≥95.0% | 96.8% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤10ppm | Qualified |
Heavy Metal (As) | ≤2ppm | Qualified |
Impurity Content | Meet Industrial Grade Standard | Qualified |
Conclusion | Conforms to industrial grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of industrial grade Aminoethyl Phosphinic Acid?
A1: The standard MOQ is 1KG, and sample orders are supported for quality testing.
• Q2: What export certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS and full set of global customs clearance documents are available.
• Q3: What is the recommended dosage for industrial circulating water?
A3: Conventional addition ratio is 20-50mg/L for circulating water systems, adjustable according to water quality hardness and working conditions.
• Q4: What is the core advantage of AEP compared with ordinary water treatment agents?
A4: It integrates scale inhibition, corrosion resistance and chelation, with high temperature resistance, low dosage, high efficiency and no secondary pollution, superior to single-function agents.
• Q5: Can it be used for polymer flame retardant modification?
A5: Yes, it is a professional reactive phosphorus-containing flame retardant monomer, widely used in resin, textile and plastic flame retardant modification.
• Q6: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A6: Sufficient factory capacity ensures continuous and stable bulk supply throughout the year.
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