Sulfamic Acid

Sulfamic Acid (H3NSO3 'or' NH2SO3H), also known as amido sulfonic acid, is a strong, colorless, water-soluble inorganic acid primarily used as an efficient descaling and cleaning agent. It is widely used to remove mineral deposits, rust and grout from industrial and domestic equipment. It is generally safer to handle than other strong acids like hydrochloric acid, as it does not produce chlorine gas. It is widely used as an efficient and safe descaling agent to remove hard water scale, rust and mineral deposits. It is commonly used for cleaning industrial equipment, boilers and household appliances, as well as for pH adjustment and in chemical synthesis.

Applications of Sulfamic Acid:

Sulfamic Acid (H3NSO3) is a highly versatile inorganic acid used primarily as an efficient acidic cleaning and descaling agent in industrial and household settings. Its key applications include removing rust, limescale, protein deposits and mineral buildup from boilers, heat exchangers and dairy equipment, often serving as a safer, non-volatile alternative to hydrochloric acid.

Industrial and Household Cleaning:

• Descaling: Sulfamic Acid effectively removes hard water scale, rust, beer & milk stone and calcium deposits from industrial machinery, dairy equipment and household appliances.

• Household Cleaners: Sulfamic Acid is used in toilet bowl cleaners, descalers and cleaners for metal and ceramic surfaces.

• Grout Removal: Sulfamic Acid is used post-construction to remove excess grout haze from tiles.

Industrial Applications:

• Metal Processing: Sulfamic Acid is used for acid pickling, removing surface oxides and passivation of metals to prevent corrosion.

• Pulp & Paper Industry: Sulfamic Acid acts as a chlorine stabilizer and helps clean equipment.

• Chemical Synthesis: Sulfamic Acid serves as a catalyst in esterification processes and in the manufacturing of dyes, pigments and pharmaceuticals.

• Plastic Industry: It functions as a curing agent.

Other Applications:

• Herbicides: It is used to create ammonium sulfamate, a common herbicide for poison ivy and other weeds.

• Fire Retardants: It is  used in the treatment of textiles and paper.

• Health and Medical: It is employed in the formulation of denture cleaning tablets and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, including anti-epileptic and weight-loss drugs.

Advantages in Cleaning:

Sulfamic Acid is preferred because it is a non-toxic, solid acid, making it safer to transport and handle than liquid acids. It is safe to use on metals like stainless steel, copper and brass, as it effectively removes scale without causing significant corrosion.

Sulfamic Acid – Product Specifications:

• Chemical Name: Sulfamic Acid

• Other Name: Amido Sulfonic Acid

• Chemical Formula: NH₂SO₃H

• Molecular Weight: 97.09 g/mol

• CAS Number: 5329-14-6

• HSN Code: 28111990

• Appearance: White crystalline powder

• Odor: Odorless

• Solubility: Soluble in water

• pH (1% Solution): 1.0 – 2.0 (acidic)

• Density: Approx. 2.15 g/cm³

• Quality Specifications:

• Assay (NH₂SO₃H): 99.5% Min

• Sulphate (SO₄): 0.05% Max

• Chloride (Cl): 0.01% Max

• Iron (Fe): 0.002% Max

• Heavy Metals (as Pb): 0.001% Max

• Water Insoluble Matter: 0.01% Max

• Grades Available: Industrial Grade, Technical Grade & Cleaning Grade.

Packaging: 25 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 50 Kg.