1. PAA – Poly (acrylic acid)

2. PAAS – Sodium polyacrylate

3. HPMA – Hydrolysed poly (maleic anhydride)

4. PMA – Poly (maleic acid)

5. MA/AA – Poly (maleic acid-co-acrylic acid)

6. AA/AMPS – Poly (acrylic acid-co-AMPS)

7. PAAPS Poly (acrylic acid-co-acrylate-co-phosphonic acid-co-sulfosalt)

8. PASP – Poly (sodium aspartate)

9. PESA – Poly (sodium epoxysuccinate)

10. PCA – Phosphino-polycarboxylic acid

1. PAA (Polyacrylic Acid)

Chemical Name: Poly (acrylic acid)
Summary: A widely used water treatment polymer effective in controlling scale formation and dispersing suspended solids.
Applications: Cooling water systems, boilers, desalination plants, and industrial water circulation systems to prevent calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, and sulphate scale.

2. PAAS (Polyacrylic Acid Sodium Salt)

Chemical Name: Sodium polyacrylate
Summary: Sodium salt form of polyacrylic acid, highly effective in alkaline and high-concentration environments.
Applications: Industrial water treatment, cooling towers, boiler systems, and process water treatment to prevent scale and sludge formation.

3. HPMA (Hydrolyzed Polymaleic Anhydride)

Chemical Name: Hydrolyzed poly (maleic anhydride)
Summary: A strong dispersant and scale inhibitor suitable for high-temperature water systems.
Applications: Industrial water treatment, cooling towers, and water-circulation systems where calcium-based scaling is an issue.

4. PMA (Polymaleic Acid)

Chemical Name: Poly(maleic acid)
Summary: Effective low-molecular-weight polymer for scale inhibition and dispersing mineral salts.
Applications: Water treatment in cooling towers, boilers, desalination, and oilfield water systems.

5. MA/AA (Copolymer of Maleic and Acrylic Acid)

Chemical Name: Poly(maleic acid-co-acrylic acid)
Summary: Copolymer with strong chelating and dispersing ability; resistant to high temperatures.
Applications: Cooling water systems, high-temperature boilers, and other industrial water treatment applications for scale and sludge control.

6. AA/AMPS (Acrylic Acid-2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer)

Chemical Name: Poly(acrylic acid-co-AMPS)
Summary: Copolymer providing excellent scale inhibition and dispersing performance under extreme conditions.
Applications: Cooling water systems, boilers, reverse osmosis pre-treatment, and high-temperature industrial water systems.

7.PAAPS (AcrylicAcid/Acrylate/Phosphonic Acid/Sulfosalt Tetra-copolymer)

Chemical Name: Poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylate-co-phosphonic acid-co-sulfosalt)
Summary: Multi-functional copolymer combining dispersant and anti-scaling properties, effective in complex water systems.
Applications: Industrial cooling water, boiler water, and oilfield water treatment to prevent scale and deposition

8. PASP (Sodium Salt of Polyaspartic Acid)

Chemical Name: Poly(sodium aspartate)
Summary: Biodegradable polymer with strong dispersing and scale inhibition properties.
Applications: Cooling water systems, boilers, industrial water loops, and environmentally sensitive water treatment applications.

10. PCA (Phosphino-Carboxylic Acid)

Chemical Name: Phosphino-polycarboxylic acid
Summary: Strong chelating and dispersing polymer for industrial water systems, controlling both scale and sludge.
Applications: Cooling water, boiler water, desalination, and high-salinity industrial water treatment applications.

9. PESA (Sodium Salt of Polyepoxysuccinic Acid)

Chemical Name: Poly(sodium epoxysuccinate)
Summary: Eco-friendly, non-toxic scale inhibitor effective for calcium and magnesium scale prevention.
Applications: Industrial cooling water systems, boilers, desalination plants, and closed-loop water systems.

Polycarboxylic acid & related

(scale inhibitor and dispersants)