Descaling Powders: Compounds & Dilution

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Descaling powders typically contain organic acids known for their effectiveness in removing mineral deposits. A common example is Glitz Descaler Tablets, which include sodium percarbonate and citric acid as key ingredients. The sodium percarbonate concentration ranges from 10% to 20%, while citric acid comprises 40% to 80% of the formulation. Additionally, there are other non-hazardous ingredients, the specifics of which are not disclosed. For detailed composition information, one can refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the product, which provides insights into the chemical makeup and safety guidelines associated with these descaling agents.
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descaling power composition
What are the compounds in descaling powers? I know organic acids have descaling properties but I wonder what powder is used to dilute them.
 
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Search for the name of the product and MSDS.
That will give you soome composition information.

For example; Trade Name: Glitz Descaler Tablets.
Google 'Glitz Descaler Tablets MSDS'
https://www.pascoes.com.au/home_page/glitz-msds/

Ingredients; CAS No; Conc,%; TWA (mg/m3); STEL (mg/m3)
Sodium percarbonate; 15630-89-4; 10%-20%; not set; not set
Citric acid; 77-92-9; 40%-80%; not set; not set
Other non hazardous ingredients; secret; to 100%; not set; not set
 
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