EDTA ACID (DISSOLVINE)

White odorless crystalline powder

In shampoos, cleaners and other personal care products EDTA salts are used as a sequestering agent to improve their stability in air.

In industry, EDTA is mainly used to sequester metal ions in aqueous solution. In the textile industry, it prevents metal ion impurities from modifying colors of dyed products. 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." EDTA is used to bind metal ions in the practice of chelation therapy, e.g., for treating mercury and lead poisoning. It is used in a similar manner to remove excess iron from the body.

EDTA Acid (Dissolvine); Universene Acid; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Dissolvene Z-S; Edetic acid; 2,2′-{ethane-1,2-diylbis[(carboxymethyl)imino]}diacetate (non-preferred name); 3,4-diamino-3,4-bis(carboxymethyl)hexanedioic acid

Store in a tightly closed container away from direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.