Providing protection against naturally occurring metals that can cause spoilage and discoloration in both foods and beverages, resulting in improved flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, and product life. 

Reducing sensitivity to hard water resulting in improved lather in soaps and shampoos, while increasing product life and improving the stability of fragrances, oils, fats, and water-soluble ingredients. 

Decreasing the sensitivity to hard water improving foaming, cleaning, and rinsing along with increasing product shelf life. 

Preventing and reducing scaling from water and steam used in manufacturing processes; extending equipment life in oil field operations, metal cleaning and working, water treatment, textiles, pulp and paper, and geothermal systems.