Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid
What is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid?
Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid (CAS 27119-07-9), commonly abbreviated as PAMPS, is a high-performance anionic polymer used across industrial and personal care markets.
Where is Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid used?
- Water treatment: scale inhibitor and dispersant of mineral deposits in cooling towers, boilers and industrial water circuits
- Personal care: thickening and suspension in gels, lotions and styling products
- Textile and paper processing: dispersant and retention aid improving pigment distribution
- Home care and industrial cleaning: stabilizer of surfactant systems and anti-redeposition agent
- It functions as a rheology modifier, dispersant and scale inhibitor.
Commercial specifications
- Active content typically 15% to 50%, depending on grade
- Molecular weight variants to match viscosity or performance targets
Other Names (Synonyms)
Poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid)