Types of Water Treatment Chemicals (Complete List)
Water treatment chemicals fall into eight main types: scale inhibitors (antiscalants), corrosion inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, dispersants, oxygen scavengers and chelating agents. This guide lists each type with real product examples.
The eight types
- Scale inhibitors / antiscalants: ATMP, HEDP, PBTC, PASP.
- Corrosion inhibitors: HPAA, TTA, BTA.
- Coagulants: PAC, PFS.
- Flocculants: PAM, PolyDADMAC.
- Biocides: TCCA, SDIC, THPS.
- Dispersants: PAAS, AA/AMPS.
- Oxygen scavengers: DEHA, carbohydrazide.
- Chelating agents: GLDA, MGDA.
Frequently asked questions
How many types of water treatment chemicals are there?
Eight main types: scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, dispersants, oxygen scavengers and chelating agents.
What is the most common water treatment chemical?
Organic phosphonates such as ATMP and HEDP are among the most widely used scale and corrosion inhibitors.
About the manufacturer
VCYCLETECH is a China-based manufacturer of water treatment chemicals — antiscalants, scale & corrosion inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, biocides, dispersants and paper chemicals — ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 certified, with a COA on every batch and OEM/ODM service. See our quality & certifications.
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