Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
CAS# 60-00-4
Property
- Appearance
- Active Ingredient by Calcium
- CaCV
- Color
- pH 1% w/v dilution
- Free Sodium Hydroxide
- Specific Gravity @ 25°C
Unit
- %
- mgCACO
- APHA
- %
Specification
- Clear Liquid
- 39.0-41.0
- 102.5-107.8
- 150 Maximum
- 11.0-11.8
- 1.9 Maximum
- 1.26-1.33
Application
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is mainly used to bind metal ions in aqueous solution making EDTA useful in a wide variety of uses as a chelating agent. It is widely used to dissolve limescale. In shampoos, cleaners, and other personal care products EDTA salts are used as stabilizers. EDTA is added to some food as a preservative or stabilizer to prevent catalytic oxidative decoloration, which is catalyzed by metal ions. In the pulp and paper industry, EDTA inhibits the ability of metal ions, especially Mn2+, from catalyzing the disproportionation of hydrogen peroxide, which is used in "chlorine-free bleaching."
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Technical
Packaging
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Synonyms
Diaminoethane-tetraacetic acid, Edetic acid, Ethylenedinitrilo-tetraacetic acid, Versene
Molecular Formula
C10H16N2O8
Market Segment
Cosmetics & Personal Care, Rubber, Water Treatment
Product Uses
Antiperspirants, Conditioners, Deodorants, Facial Cleanser, Germicidal, Hair Care, Metal Cleaners, Water Softener, Teeth Whitening