Phosphonic acids are ideal for formulating detergent formulations due to their ability to bind heavy metals, Protect against Corrosion, soften water and effectively disperse contaminants. Moreover, these substances are safe for the environment, which opens up wide possibilities for their use.

Phosphonic acids  and its salt Phosphonates most commonly used biocides and algaecides, corrosion inhibitors, oxygen scavengers and reverse osmosis antiscalants and dispersants. 

This functional group was incorporated in a broad diversity of molecules and polymers to introduce specific properties including water solubility, coordination or supramolecular properties.