overview

INITIA® 310 is a high actives and high purity sulfonated copolymer that is effective for control of calcium phosphate and iron and is highly effective for the dispersion of silt, sludge and other inorganic particulates in process water applications. INITIA® 310 is extremely effective for cooling water applications where phosphate, iron, and general scale and solids control are required.  Additionally, INITIA® 310 can be utilized for iron transport, sludge conditioning, and solids control in low to medium pressure boiler water applications.  INITIA® 310 complies with 21 CFR 173.310 for boiler water additives where steam may contact food and has been independently verified to be compliant with TSCA, NSF® G5, G6, G7 and Kosher requirements.

 

typical properties

appearance Slightly hazy, colorless/ straw liquid
total solid content 47.0 -49.0 %
pH (as is) 2.5 – 4.0
viscosity at 25 °C 400 – 1,400 cPs

 

INITIA® 310 delivers…

  • Highly effective control of calcium phosphate scale
  • Exceptional stabilization of transition metals
  • Superior dispersion of inorganics such as iron oxides, hydroxyapatite, and sludge
  • Outstanding thermal and hydrolytic stability

 

suggested applications

  • cooling towers
  • boilers (< 600 psi)
  • industrial reverse osmosis
  • mining
  • oilfield and natural gas

 

 

 

 

 regulatory compliance

FDA
 Independently verified to comply with 21 CFR 173.310.  Preparation of steam that will contact food.  Total not to exceed 20 parts per million (active) in boiler feed water.
TSCA
Independently verified as a substance is listed on public portion of the TSCA Inventory, and is not currently subject to any chemical-specific rules or orders under sections 4, 5 or 6 of TSCA.
NSF® G5
 Cooling and retort water treatment products- all food processing areas.  Acceptable for treatment of cooling and retort water (G5) in and around food processing areas.
NSF® G6
 Boiler treatment products – all food processing areas/food contact.  Acceptable for treating boilers or steam lines where steam produced may contact edible products and/or cooling systems where the treated water may not contact edible products in and around food processing areas (G6)
NSF® G7
 Boiler treatment products – all food processing areas/food contact.   Acceptable for treating boilers, steam lines, and/or cooling systems (G7) where neither the treated water nor the steam produced may contact edible products in and around food processing areas.
Kosher
Produced under the Orthodox Rabbinical Supervision of the Atlanta Kashruth Commission and are accordingly Kosher and Pareve.

Only products bearing the NSF Mark on the product, product packaging, and/or documentation shipped with the product are Certified

 

calcium phosphate stabilization

INITIA® 310 contains a high level of sulfonate functional groups which provide more effective stabilization of calcium phosphate than competitive polymers. Compared to standard copolymers, INITIA® 310 contains 80% more sulfonate functionality. This is evidenced by comparative phosphate stabilization laboratory tests as shown in figure 1.

 

 figure 1 – INITIA® 310 versus standard sulfonate copolymer

Further, INITIA® 310 is produced by a process that yields a high purity and active polymer. Because of this, INITIA® 310 yields improved performance versus polymers that also contain high levels sulfonate functional groups. Figure 2 shows INITIA® 310 compared to a competitive polymer with the same molar concentration of sulfonated monomer but with lower activity and purity.

 

 figure 2 – INITIA® 310 versus competitive high sulfonate

 

iron stabilization

The increased level of sulfonate functionality in INITIA® 310 and optimized molecular weight are key design characteristics for effective stabilization of transition metals such as iron. INITIA® 310 was evaluated for iron stabilization using 2 ppm Fe2+ at 70 °C for 18 hours.

thermal stability

INITIA® 310 is an effective tool for use in boiler applications for iron transport, hydroxyapatite control, and general solids dispersion.INITIA® 310 was evaluated using Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) to demonstrate the thermal stability of the polymer. Figure 3 shows that INITIA® 310 substantially retains its integrity up to 270° C which equates to about 800 psi in boiler applications. Based upon traditional uses of similar copolymers, it is recommended that the use of INITIA® 310 is limited to 600 psi or below.

 
figure 3 – INITIA® 310 thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)

safety use and handling

Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further information regarding the safe handling and use of INITIA® 310. This product should be stored in a cool/dry place and must be protected from freezing. Avoid storage at high temperatures (>90°F), direct sunlight, and exposure to surface, airborne or other common environmental contaminants such as debris, bacteria, yeast, and mold.