Flocculation or separation after addition
Validate compatibility using actual water and all additives.
Three butyl groups and one tetradecyl group on phosphorus, with chloride counterion.
Open technical diagram · PubChem CID 9889168
Non-oxidizing biocides / Chemical
Tributyltetradecylphosphonium chloride
Tributyltetradecylphosphonium chloride · TTPC
A quaternary phosphonium candidate for industrial and oil and gas water. Compatibility of the cationic ingredient with actual fluids is a purchasing priority; it cannot directly replace THPS simply because both are quaternary phosphonium salts.
Product uses
An industrial non-oxidizing biocidal ingredient.
Bring an existing model or purchasing specification directly into the discussion.
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- Chemical identity / CAS
- 81741-28-8Tributyltetradecylphosphonium chloride ↗
- Physical form / Type
- The actual product's solvent, appearance and delivery form must match supply information.
- Key purchasing comparisons
- Active ingredient and complete formulationAnionic additives and salinityFoam and reinjection requirements
- Packaging and delivery
- Confirm actual solvent-system/container compatibility, closed-withdrawal connections and batch labels; blends require a separate product SDS.
Identity and physical form identify the product; specific concentration, grade, packaging and uses are governed by mutually confirmed formulated-product documents.
01 / Product and applications
Uses and product form
Chemical identity / Technical type
Tributyltetradecylphosphonium chloride; products containing Polyquat require separate blend verification.
Appearance and delivery form
The specific product's liquid form, color and solvent system must match supply documents.
Identity note
TTPC is tributyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium chloride, a quaternary phosphonium salt. This CAS identifies the chloride and cannot replace the complete identity of THPS or TTPC/Polyquat blends.
02 / Specification selection
Key purchasing parameters
| Items to confirm | Relevance to purchasing and use |
|---|---|
| Active ingredient and complete formulation | Distinguish single-active products from polymeric quaternary ammonium blends. |
| Anionic additives and salinity | Validate stability and process performance after combined use. |
| Foam and reinjection requirements | Avoid improved water treatment at the cost of fluid performance. |
Include parameters, test methods and acceptance checkpoints in purchasing requirements to compare specifications.
03 / Applications and limits
Applications and conditions of use
These are starting points for conditional verification. Specific product suitability still requires joint confirmation through product documents, operating conditions and destination requirements.
Additional checks before use
- Not automatically suitable for all salinities and oilfield fluids.
- THPS and TTPC are not synonyms.
- Not recommended as a drinking-water or food-contact product.
04 / Common challenges
Common issues and responses
A generic phosphonium abbreviation leads to incorrect supply
Specify TTPC's full name and composition.
Only routine microbial trials exist, without oilfield targets
Add actual targets such as SRB/APB and contact conditions.
05 / Documents and evidence
Documents and downloads
TDS / SDS / COARequest by specific model, use and batchProduct purchasing checklistDownload directly and add existing specifications and operating conditions
View public technical references
These documents support technical categories and use limits, not ENVO certifications or customer cases. Verification date: 2026-10-26.
06 / Frequently asked questions
Purchasing FAQs
Is TTPC the same as a quaternary ammonium compound?
No. The central element and chemical structure differ; verify separately.
Can it replace THPS one for one?
No. Reevaluate components, efficacy and compatibility.
Why focus particularly on polymers?
Oilfield-fluid performance depends on additives; introduction of cationic ingredients requires validation.
Related selection options
Compare related products further.
Related products are not necessarily direct substitutes; verify each intended use.
Salt structureNon-oxidizing biocides · Chemical
Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium Sulfate
THPS
For oil and gas water-treatment biocide formulations with defined uses. Actual salinity, temperature, sulfides and SRB/APB test conditions must form part of the selection basis; a product name alone cannot guarantee field performance.
Components and motifSpecialized formulations · Specialized formulation
TTPC / Polyquat blends
TTPC + Polyquat
A cationic blend type found in public oil and gas water product documentation. Verify the complete polymer identity, salinity, fluid additives and process performance together with biocidal efficacy.
Example activeSpecialized formulations · Specialized formulation
Biocide formulations for oilfield water
Oilfield formulations
Select for a specific treatment stage: produced water, reinjection, fracturing or surface water storage. Efficacy, corrosion and fluid compatibility require validation under the same actual operating conditions; one test cannot represent an entire oilfield.
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Oilfield-water trials
TTPC works in clean water: why reevaluate it in sand-containing oilfield water?
TTPC screening must extend beyond the clear water phase. Solids, contact surfaces and other additives may affect available chemical and interpretation of tests; include representative media in trial design.
Read and verify →
Process-fluid compatibility
Selecting TTPC for fracturing fluid: why consider friction reduction alongside biocidal results?
Good microbial test performance does not remove fracturing-fluid rheology and friction-reduction objectives. Treat process compatibility as an independent acceptance criterion in TTPC review.
Read and verify →
Attributing evidence
Can TTPC / polymeric quaternary ammonium blend data establish TTPC single-active performance?
A blend trial first establishes performance only for the blend tested. Recasting a TTPC-containing combination report as raw-material evidence loses formulation, active-component and application conditions and can mislead purchasing.
Read and verify →ENVO · Purchasing and application support
Discuss your specific TTPC requirements.
Start with a product name, current model, water-quality report or destination documentation requirements.