- Primary category
- Home Care & Detergent Ingredients
- Product Family
- Detergent Builders & Chelants
Product overview
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) is a broad-spectrum aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent used to bind polyvalent metal ions in cleaning, water-treatment, textile and metal-processing systems. Buyers should distinguish the free acid from its more water-soluble disodium and tetrasodium salts and define assay, pH, solubility, particle size and application conditions.
Function & Usage
- Build Detergency & Remove Soil
Supports wetting, detergency, grease removal, foam or soil suspension in suitable cleaning formulations. Typical uses: Industrial cleaning, Metal ion sequestration, Water treatment formulations.
- Chelate Metals & Soften Water
Chelates or sequesters metal ions to support water softening, detergency and process stability. Typical uses: Industrial cleaning, Metal ion sequestration, Water treatment formulations.
Product information
- Applications:
- Industrial cleaning, Metal ion sequestration, Water treatment formulations, Textile processing, Metal treatment and surface preparation
- Hazard / Transport:
- Dust may cause serious eye irritation and respiratory discomfort. Commercial solid grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods, but environmental release should be avoided; confirm the current grade-specific SDS and destination requirements.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, strong oxidizers, strong bases and contamination.