Synonyms
EDTA; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid;
Counterpart for BASF Trilon BS.
CAS NO. 60-00-4
Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8
Molecular Weight: 292.24
Specifications:
Appearance: white crystalline powder.
Content (EDTA): ≥99.0%
Residual on Ignition: ≤0.15%
Chloride(as Cl): ≤0.05%
Sulfate (as SO4): ≤0.05%
Iron (as Fe): ≤0.001%
Heavy Metal (as Pb): ≤0.001%
EDTA and its sodium salts are strong chelating agents and are very effective at preventing the deleterious effects of heavy metal ions like iron, manganese or copper. It exhibits excellent ability to dissolve various types of scale and can be described as a true all-around chelating agent.
Main applications:
Soap/Detergents: Prevention of calcium and magnesium soap formation; improve detergency of soa…