CAS: 124-04-9
Adipic Acid is an important chemical constituent in the Home, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (HI&I) industry and is rather instrumental in optimizing a large number of cleaning products. Also known as a pH control agent, Adipic Acid is increasingly being used in formulations with very specific acidity control and advantageous to cleaning performance and product formulated stability. Its distinguishing characteristic lies in the enhancement of overall detergent system efficiencies with good performance in varied cleaning settings, whether industrial or institutional.
Description & Properties
● CAS: 124-04-9
● Molecular Formula: C6H10O4
● Appearance: White crystalline powder
● Melting Point: 151-154°C
● Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents
● pH Regulation: Acts as a pH buffer to maintain stability in cleaning formulations
● Detergent Builder: Enhances the effectiveness of surfactants in cleaning agents
● Eco-Friendly: Biodegradable, making it a sustainable choice for eco-conscious products
Some acids may be available to provide extra protection to the HI&I sector, but it is the superior ability of Adipic Acid to buffer solutions that makes this acid defeat all others within the HI&I. Besides, due to its surfactant performance enhancement, Adipic Acid happens to be one among a few critical ingredients of a high-performance detergent.
Applications in Other Industries
Other than HI&I, Adipic Acid finds a wide variety of applications within other sectors:
● Oil & Gas: Usually employed as a corrosion inhibitor in fuel systems and pipelines.
● Construction: When introduced into polyurethane resins, Adipic Acid enhances the durability and flexibility of coatings.
● Personal Care: A pH adjuster in hair care products, it serves to stabilize various hair, skin, nail, and fragrance formulations.
● CASE: Used in the production of nylon 6,6 and other synthetic fibers for coatings and adhesives.
● Lubricants & Greases: Offers stabilization to additives in grease formulations.
● Food & Nutrition: Mostly employed as a food additive, it serves the purpose of controlling acidity and as a leavening agent.
● Pharma: Thus enabling the manufacture of coatings for drugs and time release formulations.
● Agriculture: As an additive in fertilizers, it alters acidity to improve nutrient availability in the soil.