Complexing Agents

BTC Speciality Chemical Distribution sells and markets the full range of BASF complexing agents as well as selected complementary 3rd party complexing agents.


Application fields for complexing agents

BTC offers a wide variety of complexing agents with customised performance profiles for different application fields.

Bleach stabilisation, antiscaling and descaling in the detergents and home care industry

Highly effective, readily biodegradable

Trilon® A types (nitrilotriacetic acid and its sodium salts)
The Trilon® A complexing agents form stable complexes. They are particularly effective for complexing Ca2 and Mg2 ions. These complexing agents are readily biodegradable.

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The green product for metal complexation, readily biodegradable

Trilon® M types (methylglycine diacetic acid, trisodium salt)
Trilon® M complexing agents are the perfect choice for "green" product formulations, because they have a very favorable toxicity profile and are readily biodegradeable. A better solubility (compared to standard aminocarboxylates) is an additional advantage.

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Antiscaling and descaling in the formulator industry

Highly effective, readily biodegradable

Trilon® A (nitrilotriacetic acid and its sodium salts)
The Trilon® A complexing agents form stable complexes. They are particularly effective for complexing Ca2 and Mg2 ions. These complexing agents are readily biodegradable.

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The effective stabilizer for highest complex stability

Trilon® C types (diethylene triaminepentaacetic acid and its sodium salt)
The Trilon® C complexing agents form extremely stable complexes. They are particularly effective as stabilizers for H2O2 under alkaline conditions, such as in the pulp and paper industry.

The green product for metal complexation, readily biodegradable

Trilon® M types (methylglycine diacetic acid, trisodium salt)
Trilon® M complexing agents are the perfect choice for "green" product formulations, because they have a very favorable toxicity profile and are readily biodegradeable. A better solubility (compared to standard aminocarboxylates) is an additional advantage.

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Complexing of metal ions in the electroplating and electronic chemicals industry

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The effective stabilizer for highest complex stability

Trilon® C types (diethylene triaminepentaacetic acid and its sodium salt)
The Trilon® C complexing agents form extremely stable complexes. They are particularly effective as stabilizers for H2O2 under alkaline conditions, such as in the pulp and paper industry.

For acidic formulations

Trilon® D liquid (hydroxyethylethylenediamintriacetic acid, trisodium salt)
The Trilon® D liquid complexing agent performs particularly well in acidic formulations because of the high solubility of the free acid. Trilon® D liquid can also be used to stabilize Fe3 ions in alkaline media.

The green product for metal complexation, readily biodegradable

Trilon® M types (methylglycine diacetic acid, trisodium salt)
Trilon® M complexing agents are the perfect choice for "green" product formulations, because they have a very favorable toxicity profile and are readily biodegradeable. A better solubility (compared to standard aminocarboxylates) is an additional advantage.

The polymeric complexing agent, bioeliminable

Trilon® P liquid (modified anionic polyamine)
Trilon® P liquid is a polymeric complexing agent that exhibits high complex stability and therefore can be used to stabilize the bleach in processes like pulp and paper production. Trilon® P liquid can be eliminated effectively from waste water streams in waste water treatment plants.

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Antiscaling, descaling and corrosion protection in the oil & oilfield industry 

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The effective stabilizer for highest complex stability

Trilon® C types (diethylene triaminepentaacetic acid and its sodium salt)
The Trilon® C complexing agents form extremely stable complexes. They are particularly effective as stabilizers for H2O2 under alkaline conditions, such as in the pulp and paper industry.

The green product for metal complexation, readily biodegradable

Trilon® M types (methylglycine diacetic acid, trisodium salt)
Trilon® M complexing agents are the perfect choice for "green" product formulations, because they have a very favorable toxicity profile and are readily biodegradeable. A better solubility (compared to standard aminocarboxylates) is an additional advantage.

Complexing agent for highly alkaline media, neutralisation additive

Quadrol® L
Quadrol® L is a diamine alkoxylate, which is an ideal neutralisation additive for acidic compounds in industrial applications, as well as an excellent chelating agent for heavy metal ions in highly alkaline formulations.

The polymeric complexing agent, bioeliminable

Trilon® P liquid (modified anionic polyamine)
Trilon® P liquid is a polymeric complexing agent that exhibits high complex stability and therefore can be used to stabilize the bleach in processes like pulp and paper production. Trilon® P liquid can be eliminated effectively from waste water streams in waste water treatment plants.

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Antiscaling, descaling and corrosion protection in the water treatment industry

Trilon® and Quadrol® complexing agents are chelating agents based on amino polycarboxylates and amino alcohols. Chelation of metal ions enables the usage in all water based processes.

Highly effective, readily biodegradable

Trilon® A types (nitrilotriacetic acid and its sodium salts)
The Trilon® A complexing agents form stable complexes. They are particularly effective for complexing Ca2 and Mg2 ions. These complexing agents are readily biodegradable.

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The effective stabilizer for highest complex stability

Trilon® C types (diethylene triaminepentaacetic acid and its sodium salt)
The Trilon® C complexing agents form extremely stable complexes. They are particularly effective as stabilizers for H2O2 under alkaline conditions, such as in the pulp and paper industry.

The green product for metal complexation, readily biodegradable

Trilon® M types (methylglycine diacetic acid, trisodium salt)
Trilon® M complexing agents are the perfect choice for "green" product formulations, because they have a very favorable toxicity profile and are readily biodegradeable. A better solubility (compared to standard aminocarboxylates) is an additional advantage.

Complexing agent for highly alkaline media, neutralisation additive

Quadrol® L
Quadrol® L is a diamine alkoxylate, which is an ideal neutralisation additive for acidic compounds in industrial applications, as well as an excellent chelating agent for heavy metal ions in highly alkaline formulations.

The polymeric complexing agent, bioeliminable

Trilon® P liquid (modified anionic polyamine)
Trilon® P liquid is a polymeric complexing agent that exhibits high complex stability and therefore can be used to stabilize the bleach in processes like pulp and paper production. Trilon® P liquid can be eliminated effectively from waste water streams in waste water treatment plants.

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Bleach stabilisation in the paper industry

Effective for heavy metal ions

Trilon® B types (ethylene diamintetraacetic acid Na- and NH4 salts)
The Trilon® B complexing agents form very stable complexes for almost all metal ions. They are particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese and copper, etc. They can be used in a versatile range of applications.

The effective stabilizer for highest complex stability

Trilon® C types (diethylene triaminepentaacetic acid and its sodium salt)
The Trilon® C complexing agents form extremely stable complexes. They are particularly effective as stabilizers for H2O2 under alkaline conditions, such as in the pulp and paper industry.

The polymeric complexing agent, bioeliminable

Trilon® P liquid (modified anionic polyamine)
Trilon® P liquid is a polymeric complexing agent that exhibits high complex stability and therefore can be used to stabilize the bleach in processes like pulp and paper production. Trilon® P liquid can be eliminated effectively from waste water streams in waste water treatment plants.

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Compatible products to our complexing agents 

Our Trilon® can be used advantageously in combination with other BTC product ranges such as Korantin®, Sokalan®, or Lutensol®. See our product lines 'Emusifiers', 'Corrosion Inhibitors', 'Dispersing Agents' or 'Surfactants'.

Competence and dependability of the world's leading chemical company

For the complexing agents complexing agents like Trilon® and Quadrol® we offer you the competence and the dependability of BASF, the world's leading chemical company, combined with the flexibility and speed of BTC's regional organisations. With our quality portfolio of high value complexing agents, individual services and system solutions, we can help you to achieve a decisive lead in your business.

Technical information and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for complexing agents

For all BTC products, including the aforementioned complexing agents we offer technical information and MSDS for registered users.



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