The presence of dissolved gases, even in small amounts, can be detrimental to water systems that are contained by metal surfaces. When metal surfaces are in contact with industrial water that contains oxygen, pitting can occur. Although pitting is highly concentrated to smaller areas of total metal surfaces, even small amounts of metal loss can cause system failures. Hydroquinone Industrial from Eastman is an effective oxygen scavenger in water treatment applications.
HOW CAN EASTMAN® HYDROQUINONE IMPROVE THE LIFE OF YOUR WATER SYSTEM?
Hydroquinone is extremely effective at reducing corrosion in water treatment applications when acting as a catalyst with hydrazine, DEHA, and Carbohydrazide.
Hydroquinone is effective as a stand-alone oxygen scavenger, and has a lower toxicity and is less hazardous than other common alternatives.
Hydroquinone provides protective passive oxides with iron and copper.
Hydroquinone does not degrade to ammonia, making hydroquinonesafe for use with copper-containing alloys.
Hydroquinone has a unique ability to react quickly against oxygen, even at ambient temperatures. Other alternatives, such as hydrazine, react slowly, particularly at lower temperatures, resulting in handling problems and ammonia formation with copper bearing alloys.
PROPERTIES
HYDROQUINONE
HYDRAZINE
DEHA
CARBOHYDRAZIDE
Non-volatile
Less hazardous
Releases CO2
Releases organics
Non-flammable
Treat rate
7:1
3:1
3:1
1:5
ABOUT EASTMAN
Eastman is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of advanced materials, additives and functional products, specialty chemicals, and fibers that are found in products used every day. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products, and is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, the company serves customers in approximately 100 countries and employs approximately 13,500 people around the world.
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ChemPoint is the leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals across North America and EMEA. We specialize in agile technologies and focused product teams, providing our customers with responsive, personalized service.
