Can EDTMPA be used in papermaking?
Yes, EDTMPA (Ethylenediaminetetra(methylene phosphonic acid)) and its salts (e.g., sodium or ammonium salts) can be and are used in the pulp and paper industry, primarily for their excellent chelating, dispersing, and scale inhibition properties. However, its application is more specialized and targeted compared to common scale inhibitors like ATMP or HEDP used in cooling water…
