pTSA Phenol Sulfuric acid Sulfamic acid Phosphoric acid Weak Organic Acid (Citric)

Arkema MSA Advantages Higher rates, higher product quality, lower color Unlike PTSA, MSA is readily biodegradable (COD demand 40% lower than pTSA) Lower cost of use For More Info Arkema MSA Advantages Higher rates, higher quality, lower color product MSA contains no phenol and is readily biodegradable Lower cost of use Arkema MSA Advantages MSA is a stable acid that does not decompose under normal conditions Calcium and many other salts dissolve better in MSA MSA is a biodegradable liquid, completely miscible with water, and does not lose activity due to hydrolysis Lower cost of use For More Info Arkema MSA Advantages MSA is a stronger acid Calcium and many other salts dissolve better in MSA MSA is readily biodegradable, with minimal environmental impact Lower cost of use For More Info Arkema MSA Advantages MSA is a liquid with no reactive carboxylic acid groups MSA is a stronger non-chelating acid MSA dissolves 2.5 - 10 times greater amounts of calcium salts MSA is a readily biodegradable liquid and completely miscible with water Lower cost of use       Technical   Environmental and Health   Financial

Arkema's Methane sulfonic acid is able to produce higher rates, higher quality, lower color product, and is biodegradable. All of these qualities means maximized profits for you.

Arkema's commitment to the environment is another reason we want to convince you that MSA is the right choice for your application.

• MSA has no toxic fumes
• MSA has low toxicity to aquatic life
• MSA contains no phenol and is readily biodegradable
• MSA is completely miscible in water

Arkema produces Methanesulfonic Acid in North America and Europe. Arkema is the MSA supplier of choice because our global logistic network allows us to react quickly to your demands.