Trilon M Liquid Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) T is an aqueous solution of the trisodium salt of methylglycinediacetic acid (Na3MGDA). It finds application in detergents, cleaning, textiles, soap, metal plating, oil and gas, and water-softening products. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is readily biodegradable. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), methylglycinediacetic acid trisodium salt (MGDA-Na3) or trisodium α-DL-alanine diacetate (α-ADA), is the trisodium anion of N-(1-carboxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid and a tetradentate complexing agent. It forms stable 1:1 chelate complexes with cations having a charge number of at least +2, e.g. the "hard water forming" cations Ca2+ or Mg2+. α-ADA is distinguished from the isomeric β-alaninediacetic acid by better biodegradability and therefore improved environmental compatibility. Production of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) The patent literature on the industrial synthesis of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) describes the approaches for solving the key requirements of a manufacturing process that can be implemented on an industrial scale, characterized by Achieving the highest possible space-time yields Simple reaction control at relatively low pressures and temperatures Realization of continuous process options Achieving the lowest possible levels of impurities, particularly nitrilotriacetic acid, which is suspected of being carcinogenic Use of inexpensive raw materials, e.g. instead of pure L-alanine the raw mixture of Strecker synthesis from methanal, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia Avoidance of complex and yield-reducing isolation steps; instead, direct further use of the crude reaction solutions or precipitates in the following process step. An obvious synthesis route to α-alaninediacetic acid is from racemic α-DL-alanine, which provides racemic α-ADA by double cyanomethylation with methanal and hydrogen cyanide, hydrolysis of the intermediately formed diacetonitrile to the trisodium salt and subsequent acidification with mineral acids in a 97.4% overall yield.[4] In a later patent specification, however, only an overall yield of 77% and an NTA content of 0.1% is achieved with practically the same quantities of substances and under practically identical reaction conditions. MGDA Alanin This later patent specification also indicates a process route via alaninonitrile, which is obtained by Strecker synthesis from hydrogen cyanide, ammonia and methanal and converted to methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetonitrile by double cyanomethylation (step 1). The three nitrile groups are then hydrolyzed with sodium hydroxide to α-ADA (step 2). The total yield is given as 72%, the NTA content as 0.07%. MGDA Alaninonitril One variant of the reaction involves iminodiacetonitrile or iminodiacetic acid (step 1'), which reacts in a weakly acidic medium (pH 6) with hydrogen cyanide and ethanal to form methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetic acid, the nitrile group of which is hydrolyzed with sodium hydroxide to Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) (step 2'). The reactant iminodiacetic acid is accessible at low cost by dehydrogenation of diethanolamine. Again, the total yield is given as 72%, the NTA content as 0.07%. A further variant is suitable for continuous production, in which ammonia, methanal and hydrogen cyanide react at pH 6 to form iminodiacetonitrile, which in a strongly acidic medium (pH 1.5) reacts with ethanal to produce trinitrile methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetonitrile in a very good yield of 92%. (step 1). MGDA Iminodiacetonitril Alkaline hydrolysis (step 2) results in a total yield of 85% Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) with an NTA content of 0.08%. This process variant seems to fulfil the above-mentioned criteria best. A low by-product synthesis route for Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) has recently been described, in which alanine is ethoxylated with ethylene oxide in an autoclave to form bis-hydroxyethylaminoalanine and then oxidized to α-ADA at 190 °C with Raney copper under pressure.[6] MGDA Ethoxylierung The yields are over 90% d.Th., the NTA contents below 1%. The process conditions make this variant rather less attractive. Properties of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) The commercially available Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) (84% by weight) is a colourless, water-soluble solid whose aqueous solutions are rapidly and completely degraded even by non-adapted bacteria. Aquatic toxicity to fish, daphnia and algae is low.[7] Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is described as readily biodegradable (OECD 301C) and is eliminated to >90 % in wastewater treatment plants.[8] Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) has not yet been detected in the discharge of municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants. In addition to their very good biodegradability, Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) solutions are characterized by high chemical stability even at temperatures above 200 °C (under pressure) in a wide pH range between 2 and 14 as well as high complex stability compared to other complexing agents of the aminopolycarboxylate type. The complex formation constants of the biodegradable chelators α-ADA and IDS are in a range suitable for industrial use, but clearly below those of the previous standard EDTA. In solid preparations, Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is stable against oxidizing agents such as perborates and percarbonates, but not against oxidizing acids or sodium hypochlorite. Use of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) Like other complexing agents in the aminopolycarboxylic acid class, Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) (α-ADA) finds due to its ability to form stable chelate complexes with polyvalent ions (in particular the water hardening agents Ca2+ and Mg2+, as well as transition and heavy metal ions such as Fe3+, Mn2+, Cu2+, etc.) use in water softening, in detergents and cleaning agents, in electroplating, cosmetics, paper and textile production. Due to its stability at high temperatures and pH values, α-ADA should be particularly suitable as a substitute for the phosphates banned in the EU from 2017, such as sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP)[12] in tabs for dishwashers. BASF SE is the most important manufacturer of α-ADA under the brand name Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), has large-scale plants in Ludwigshafen and Lima, Ohio, and is currently expanding its existing capacities with another large-scale plant at Evonik's site in Theodore, Alabama. Description of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is a chelating agent that delivers a non-toxic, environmentally friendly alternative to phosphates and other strong chelates. Methylglycinediacetic acid (MGDA) is the active ingredient and exceeds alternative products, like citrates, at removing lime scale and tough stains. Efficiently dissolve inorganic deposits and scales that produce undesirable effects like striking and spotting in dish wash and hard surface applications or limit the performance of surfactants and other additives in cleaners and detergents. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) chelating agent improves cleaning performance in hard surface, automatic dishwasher and laundry operations. I&l customers can use lower concentrations, due to its low molecular weight, of this strong complexing agent in their cleaning formulations, making it more cost effective. This product is effective in both alkaline and acidic cleaners, and also demonstrates effective cleaning ability in a variety of applications, including general purpose cleaners, floor care products, warewashing detergents, disinfectants and sanitizers, laundry detergents, automatic dishwashers, vehicle wash aids, and hand cleansers. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is extremely efficient in combating hard water and allowing for the best cleaning performance to shine through. In formulas with anionic surfactants, it is especially important to have an effective chelating agent like Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), particularly in hard water conditions. Other chelating agents just don’t perform as well, and without the addition of one at all, there is hardly any cleaning shown. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are very effective complexing agents for calcium in the alkaline pH range. This is an advantage in many detergent and cleaner applications. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are less likely to crystallise in the acidic pH range than other aminocarboxylic acids, and they are still capable of complexing iron ions effectively in the pH 2 – 3 range. Comparison with weak complexing agents: Weak complexing agents are incapable of reducing the concentration of free metal ions in aqueous systems to the same extent as the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), and the result is that they are unable to prevent metal ions from playing a disruptive role in chemical processes. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are chemically very stable. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have been shown to be very stable compared to other organic complexing agents such as citric acid, tartaric acid and gluconates, especially at high temperatures. Whereas inorganic sequestring agents (eg. phosphates) may hydrolyse at high temperatures, Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are stable – even when heated to 200 °C under pressure. Trilon M Powder and Trilon M Granules begin to decompose at approx. 300 °C. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are resistant to strong acids and strong bases. They are gradually broken down by chromic acid, potassium permanganate and other strong oxidizing agents. Stability in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, percarbonate and perborate is sufficient for joint application. Nevertheless, we do not recommend combining Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) and peroxides in liquid formulations. Sodium hypochlorite and other substances that release chlorine cause the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) to decompose. Alkaline earth and heavy metal complexes are broken down. ➔ Formulations that contain complexing agents have to remain chemically unchanged in storage and during transport in order to be able to unfold their full action. Many readily biodegradable complexing agents such as iminodisuccinates (IDS) and citrates are not sufficiently stable. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have excellent chemical stability under a wide range of conditions, and this ensures that formulations that contain Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) remain effective over long periods. pH stability The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are resistant to being broken down across the whole pH 2 – 14 range, even at elevated temperatures. For instance, formulations that contain Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) and high concentrations of sodium hydroxide remain stable and do not precipitate. Other readily biodegradable complexing agents such as iminodisuccinate precipitate in alkaline media, and these weak complexing agents are then no longer able to keep metal ions in solution. The miscibility and stability of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are excellent, even in highly acidic solutions. Many complexing agents cannot be employed in acidic formulations because they precipitate in the form of their sparingly soluble free acids. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have the advantage that they remain soluble and chemically stable, even in the acidic pH range. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) boost the performance of highly alkaline formulations. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) can also be employed in acidic formulations. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) do not decompose even at an extreme pH. Corrosion The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) stabilize polyvalent metal ions, which means that they can increase the rate at which metals dissolve. Nevertheless, with the exception of aluminium, an oxidizing agent such as air always has to be present for corrosion to take place. Unalloyed steel is prone to corrosion in media that contain air, but corrosion can be reduced substantially if the pH is in the alkaline range and can be eliminated almost completely if oxygen and other oxidizing agents are excluded. Steel cleaned with the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) in the slightly alkaline range, which is the optimum pH range for the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), is much less prone to corrosion than if it is cleaned with acids. The only type of corrosion that has been observed with the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is uniform corrosion: pitting or stress cracking have not been observed in media with a low chloride content. One of the advantages of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is that they can be supplied with a very low chloride content (< 20 mg/kg). The following information on materials is of a very general nature, because corrosion depends on many different factors such as exposure to air, galvanic corrosion caused by the presence of different metals and by the flow patterns of liquids. The compatibility of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) with different materials needs to be tested in each individual case. Austenitic stainless steels such as AISI/SAE 304, 316 Ti and 321 are very effective for vessels used to store and transport Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID). The corrosion resistance of ferritic carbon steel such as ASTM A201 Grade B (European Material No. P265GH) is limited. A rate of corrosion of 0.01 mm/a has been measured at 50 °C and air exclusion. Crevice corrosion has also occasionally been observed on welded joints, and so we would not recommend storing the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) in vessels made from unalloyed carbon steel for any prolonged length of time. The rate of corrosion can be reduced by removing the air from the system. Aluminium and aluminium alloys such as AL 7075 T6 (European Material No. 3.4365) are not resistant to Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), because Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is alkaline and aluminium is quickly corroded by strong bases. Solutions that contain Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are much less corrosive to aluminium if their pH is adjusted to 5 – 7. The following points need to be taken into account when comparing the performance of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) with weaker complexing agents. ➔ The quantity of complexing agent that is required to sequester a given concentration of calcium ions depends on the strength of the complexing agent. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have a more effective complexing action, and much smaller quantities are required to obtain the same effect as with IDS. ➔ The quantities of complexing agents that need to be applied also depend on their active content. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have a higher active content than many competitors’ products because they contain fewer by-products. Inhibiting calcium carbonate Phosphonates and water-soluble polymers are often used to prevent scale calcium carbonate from precipitating and forming scale. These substances act by temporarily delaying the onset of crystallisation. Chelating agents such as the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) act differently, because they prevent salts from precipitating and forming scale by sequestering the calcium ions. Scale can form if phosphonates or water-soluble polymers are used, depending on the concentrations of calcium ions and polymer or phosphonates, because the calcium ions do not form permanent bonds. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) can be used to boost the action of polyacrylates and phosphonates in inhibiting scale formation. They can enhance the overall performance of scale inhibitor formulations. There is a need for phosphonates to be replaced in many applications because of issues concerning the effects of phosphorus compounds on aquatic life and water quality. Aminocarboxylates often perform better at a high pH, but phosphonates perform better at a low pH because they are more soluble than many aminocarboxylates. The solubility of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) at a low pH is very good and they are quite capable of competing with phosphonates. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are an effective alternative to EDTA for removing calcium phosphate scale. The high performance of EDTA remains unsurpassed, but the performance of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is by far the best of all of the readily biodegradable complexing agents. Weak complexing agents such as iminodisuccinate (IDS), ethylenediaminedisuccinate (EDDS), hydroxyethyliminodiacetate (HEIDA) and citrate are completely ineffective for dissolving stubborn calcium phosphate scale. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are the best choice when it comes to finding a readily biodegradable complexing agent for dissolving calcium phosphate scale. Organic scale Calcium stearate and calcium oleate (lime soaps) Fatty acids and soaps also react with calcium ions to form sparingly soluble deposits in the kitchen, in the bathroom and on textiles. Lime, magnesium and heavy metals can form soaps that precipitate and give rise to spots and stains, dull surfaces, a rancid odour and poor wettability. They can also cause uneven dyeing, turbidity and changes in colour and cause rubber to perish. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are very effective for dissolving the scale formed by lime soaps and preventing scale from building up, and they are much more effective than weak complexing agents such as IDS or HEIDA. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) can be used to stabilise bleach. They prevent hydrogen peroxide decomposing too quickly by sequestering iron, manganese and copper ions. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are an effective alternative to established bleach stabilisers such as EDTA, but the performance of EDTA is still unsurpassed. If local restrictions prevent EDTA from being used, the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) and Trilon P Liquid supplied by BASF are effective alternatives for stabilising bleach. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is an inherently bioeliminable complexing agent that can also be used in combination with the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) to sequester iron, manganese and copper ions. We know of no ill effects that could have resulted from using the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) for the purpose for which they are intended and from processing them in accordance with current practice. According to the experience we have gained over many years and other information at our disposal, the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) do not exert any harmful effects on health, provided that they are used properly, due attention is given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals, and the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheets are observed. Storage Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) should not be stored at temperatures below 0 °C, because this can cause them to precipitate. It can be reconstituted by heating it briefly to 40 – 50 °C and stirring. Trilon M Powder is hygroscopic, and so it should be kept in tightly sealed containers. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have a shelf life of one year in their tightly sealed original packaging. We would recommend storing Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) in tanks made from AISI 316 Ti or AISI 321 stainless steel. Ecology and toxicology The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) have an excellent ecological and toxicological profile and there are no restrictions on their use in many applications. The active ingredient contained in the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), MGDA, is classified as being readily biodegradable according to the OECD criteria. In these tests, the test substance is broken down by bacteria under standardised conditions. ➔ The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) are classified as being readily biodegradable. The products supplied by BASF conform to ecological and toxicological stringent standards in order to protect the environment. BASF has submitted the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) to a thorough programme of tests and possesses a very extensive collection of data on the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID). Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) T is an aqueous solution of the trisodium salt of methylglycinediacetic acid (Na3MGDA). It finds application in detergents, cleaning, textiles, soap, metal plating, oil and gas, and water-softening products. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) is readily biodegradable. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID), methylglycinediacetic acid trisodium salt (MGDA-Na3) or trisodium α-DL-alanine diacetate (α-ADA), is the trisodium anion of N-(1-carboxyethyl)iminodiacetic acid and a tetradentate complexing agent. It forms stable 1:1 chelate complexes with cations having a charge number of at least +2, e.g. the "hard water forming" cations Ca2+ or Mg2+. α-ADA is distinguished from the isomeric β-alaninediacetic acid by better biodegradability and therefore improved environmental compatibility. Production of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) The patent literature on the industrial synthesis of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) describes the approaches for solving the key requirements of a manufacturing process that can be implemented on an industrial scale, characterized by Achieving the highest possible space-time yields Simple reaction control at relatively low pressures and temperatures Realization of continuous process options Achieving the lowest possible levels of impurities, particularly nitrilotriacetic acid, which is suspected of being carcinogenic Use of inexpensive raw materials, e.g. instead of pure L-alanine the raw mixture of Strecker synthesis from methanal, hydrogen cyanide and ammonia Avoidance of complex and yield-reducing isolation steps; instead, direct further use of the crude reaction solutions or precipitates in the following process step. An obvious synthesis route to α-alaninediacetic acid is from racemic α-DL-alanine, which provides racemic α-ADA by double cyanomethylation with methanal and hydrogen cyanide, hydrolysis of the intermediately formed diacetonitrile to the trisodium salt and subsequent acidification with mineral acids in a 97.4% overall yield.[4] In a later patent specification, however, only an overall yield of 77% and an NTA content of 0.1% is achieved with practically the same quantities of substances and under practically identical reaction conditions. MGDA Alanin This later patent specification also indicates a process route via alaninonitrile, which is obtained by Strecker synthesis from hydrogen cyanide, ammonia and methanal and converted to methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetonitrile by double cyanomethylation (step 1). The three nitrile groups are then hydrolyzed with sodium hydroxide to α-ADA (step 2). The total yield is given as 72%, the NTA content as 0.07%. MGDA Alaninonitril One variant of the reaction involves iminodiacetonitrile or iminodiacetic acid (step 1'), which reacts in a weakly acidic medium (pH 6) with hydrogen cyanide and ethanal to form methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetic acid, the nitrile group of which is hydrolyzed with sodium hydroxide to Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) (step 2'). The reactant iminodiacetic acid is accessible at low cost by dehydrogenation of diethanolamine. Again, the total yield is given as 72%, the NTA content as 0.07%. A further variant is suitable for continuous production, in which ammonia, methanal and hydrogen cyanide react at pH 6 to form iminodiacetonitrile, which in a strongly acidic medium (pH 1.5) reacts with ethanal to produce trinitrile methylglycinonitrile-N,N-diacetonitrile in a very good yield of 92%. (step 1). MGDA Iminodiacetonitril Alkaline hydrolysis (step 2) results in a total yield of 85% Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) with an NTA content of 0.08%. This process variant seems to fulfil the above-mentioned criteria best. A low by-product synthesis route for Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) has recently been described, in which alanine is ethoxylated with ethylene oxide in an autoclave to form bis-hydroxyethylaminoalanine and then oxidized to α-ADA at 190 °C with Raney copper under pressure. BTC offers under the brand name Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) a broad product range of high performance and innovative complexing agents, also known as chelating agents. Chelating agents are able to prevent the deleterious impact of calcification in detergents and cleaning agents. The chelating agents of the Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) product range are used, besides others, to avoid the formation of poorly soluble precipitations, to prevent the undesirable decomposition of constituents of formulations, to prevent discolouration or rancidity. They bind and mask reliably the metal ions and guarantee smooth processing and efficient employment of water. The production of detergents and cleaners triggers a huge demand complexing agents which can be fulfilled with BTCs Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades. Brands Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) Properties of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades for the prevention of calcification in detergents and cleaning agents BTC’s Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) chelating agents belong mainly to the class of amino carboxylates which are organic complexing agents. They are available in powder or in liquid form, or as granules; as pure acid version or salt version; in very high purity as high-quality grades for special applications Household and industrial cleaning formulations include chelating additives to soften hard water. Thus, the formation of lime scale, inorganic scale formation is prevented. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades form typically 1:1 complexes. The high stability of these compounds makes them ideal for many industrial processes. They show a very good solubilisation property of the formed complexes. Based on the used amino carboxylic acid the following organic chelating additives are available: Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) B grades; ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, or Na-salt (EDTA) Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M grades; methylglycine diacetic acid (MGDA) Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) Ultimate grades; modified MGDA Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) P grade (modified anionic polyamine) The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) P grade is a non-amino polycarboxylate. It provides outstanding chelating properties especially for chelating iron molecules in alkaline areas. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M grades represent the newest generation of complexing agents. Based on methylglycine diacetic acid the product provides a very good chelating performance in addition with a readily biodegradability property. The excellent ecological and toxicological profile of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M has been verified in various repeated studies. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M grades offer versatile synergistic properties like enhanced stain removal property; substitute for sodium tripolyphosphate. The strongly limited use of phosphates as a builder in detergents, especially in home care automatic dish washing formulations, triggers the need of phosphate-free alternatives. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max grades provide extra performance like colour stability. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max based now on renewable resources. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max BioBased and Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced. Thus sustainability of chelating agents are taken to the next level. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max BioBased is produced from sugar-based Alanin, thus the content of bio-based carbon is measurable. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max BioBased guarantees a bio-based Carbon Content of 43% with a total bio-based content of 32% (also considering other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen). Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced, the first renewables-based Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M grade produced according to the biomass balance approach. This approach replaces fossil feedstock with renewable feedstock such as bio-naphtha or biogas at the very beginning of production. The renewable feedstock is then allocated to Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced, using a TÜV Nord-certified method. This allows BASF to fully replace fossil feedstock by renewables, not only saving scarce fossil resources, but also reducing damaging greenhouse gas emissions. The Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced is 100 percent renewables-based, thus helping to protect the environment and the climate without compromising on the high quality BASF customers expect. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced has now been awarded certification based on the global REDcert2 scheme. In 2019, BASF transferred certification of biomass balanced products to the new global REDcert2 scheme for the chemical industry. BASF has established a closed chain of custody for the biomass balance approach that extends from the renewable feedstock right through to the final product. Independent certification by TÜV Nord in compliance with the global REDcert2 scheme confirms to the customer that BASF has fully replaced the entire quantity of fossil feedstock required to make Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) M Max EcoBalanced with renewables right from the start of the production process. Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) Ultimate grades are modified MGDA grades. They show besides others improved anti glass corrosiveness. Applications of Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades for the prevention of calcification in detergents and cleaning agents BTC’s Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades are used in applications like formulations for automatic dish washing, either liquid or solid; chelate based and phosphate-free builder systems; laundry formulations; formulations for floor and hard surface cleaners, toilet cleaners and car cleaners. Further applications for our Trilon M liquid (Trilon M sıvı, TRILON M LIQUID) grades include industrial and institutional cleaners for the food and beverage industry; cleaners for the dairy industry; ware washing and professional car, truck and bus cleaning formulations.