EDTA 99% Powder

EDTA 99% Powder  

Product Name: Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)  

1. Chemical Profile

• CAS No.: 60-00-4

• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₈

• Molecular Weight: 292.24 g/mol

• Appearance: White, crystalline powder

2. Key Specifications

• Purity: ≥ 99%

• Function: Powerful Chelating Agent

3. Main Applications

• Industrial: Water softening in detergents, metal cleaning.

• Cosmetics: Stabilizer in shampoos and creams to prevent spoilage.

• Pharmaceuticals: Used in chelation therapy and as a preservative in medicines.

• Laboratory: Essential reagent in analytical chemistry (e.g., complexometric titrations).

• Food & Beverage: Preservative to maintain color and flavor in canned goods and soft drinks.

4. Core Function
Effectively binds and sequesters di- and trivalent metal ions (e.g., Ca⊃2;⁺, Mg⊃2;⁺, Fe⊃3;⁺), acting as a stabilizer, preservative, and purifying agent.