EDTA-Na₂ (Disodium EDTA): The Essential Chelating Agent for Superior Performance Across Industries
 
Cat No: ASC-1039
 
Synonym(s):
Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate,
EDTA disodium salt,
EDTA-Na2,
Edathamil,
Edetate disodium salt dihydrate,
Sequestrene Na2

Introduction
Unlock the powerful potential of EDTA-Na₂ (Disodium EDTA), a highly versatile chelating agent renowned for its ability to bind metal ions and enhance the stability and efficacy of products across a spectrum of industries. From cosmetics and personal care to pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and water treatment, EDTA-Na₂ plays a pivotal role in improving product quality and performance. Embrace the advantages of this indispensable compound and elevate your formulations to new heights.
Key Features
Exceptional Chelating Ability: Effectively binds and sequesters metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper.
High Purity and Quality: Manufactured under stringent quality controls to ensure consistency and reliability.
Broad pH Range Efficacy: Maintains stability and functionality across various pH levels.
Water Soluble: Easily integrates into aqueous systems for seamless formulation.
Biodegradable: Eco-friendly and breaks down over time without harming the environment.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for use in multiple sectors, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, water treatment, textiles, and more.
Applications
1. Cosmetics and Personal Care
Stabilizing Agent: Prevents oxidation and preserves product integrity by chelating metal ions that can catalyze degradation.
Enhanced Preservation: Boosts the efficacy of preservatives and antioxidants, extending shelf life.
Improved Appearance: Maintains color, fragrance, and clarity in products like lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and soaps.
Skin and Hair Benefits: Reduces hardness of water, allowing for better foaming and cleansing action.
2. Pharmaceuticals
Chelation Therapy: Utilized in medical treatments to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream in cases of poisoning.
Stabilizer: Ensures the stability of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) by preventing metal-catalyzed oxidation.
Blood Anticoagulant: Used in laboratory settings to prevent blood samples from clotting during analysis.
3. Water Treatment
Scale and Deposit Control: Prevents the formation of scale by binding hardness ions, improving the efficiency of boilers and cooling towers.
Heavy Metal Removal: Facilitates the extraction of toxic metals from wastewater, aiding in environmental protection.
Water Softening: Enhances the softness of water by sequestering calcium and magnesium ions.
4. Agriculture
Micronutrient Delivery: Forms stable complexes with essential nutrients like iron, zinc, manganese, and copper, enhancing their availability to plants.
Soil Remediation: Assists in the removal of heavy metals from contaminated soils, promoting healthier plant growth.
Fertilizer Production: Improves the efficiency of fertilizers by preventing nutrient precipitation.
5. Textile and Paper Industries
Bleaching Stabilizer: Enhances the bleaching process by stabilizing peroxide solutions.
Metal Ion Control: Prevents discoloration and degradation of fibers by chelating metal contaminants.
Improved Dyeing: Ensures even dyeing of fabrics by removing interfering metal ions.
6. Cleaning Products
Detergent Booster: Improves cleaning performance by softening water and enhancing surfactant efficiency.
Scale Prevention: Inhibits mineral buildup in dishwashers and washing machines.
Stain Removal: Aids in the removal of metal-based stains from fabrics and surfaces.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Chemical Formula
C₁₀H₁₄N₂Na₂O₈·2H₂O
Molecular Weight
372.24 g/mol (dihydrate)
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Purity (Chelation Value)
≥ 99.0%
pH (1% solution at 25°C)
4.0 – 6.0
Solubility
Freely soluble in water
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)
≤ 5 ppm
Chloride (Cl)
≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)
≤ 0.05%
Benefits
Enhanced Product Stability: Protects formulations from metal-catalyzed degradation, prolonging shelf life.
Improved Efficacy: Increases the effectiveness of preservatives, antioxidants, and active ingredients.
Versatility: Compatible with a wide range of products and processes.
Environmentally Friendly: Biodegradable properties reduce environmental impact.
Cost-Effective: Minimizes the need for additional stabilizers and extends equipment lifespan by preventing scale and corrosion.