EDTA Powder

Product Description

 EDTA Powder Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid  

EDTA Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid is a white crystalline watersoluble chelating agent used to bind metal ions in various industrial pharmaceutical and cleaning applications It is highly effective in removing metal impurities preventing scaling and improving product stability  

 Key Properties of EDTA Powder  

 Chelating agent  Binds metal ions like calcium Ca magnesium Mg iron Fe and lead Pb  

 Watersoluble  Easily dissolves in water for various formulations  

 Prevents scaling  Used in water treatment to stop mineral deposits  

 Stable  nonvolatile  Works in a wide range of pH conditions  

 Common Uses of EDTA Powder  

 1 Water Treatment  Industrial Cleaning   

    Removes hard water ions Ca  Mg to prevent scaling in boilers cooling towers and pipes  

    Used in detergents and soaps to improve cleaning efficiency in hard water  

    Helps in descaling metal surfaces in industrial plants  

 2 Pharmaceuticals  Medicine   

    Used in blood anticoagulants prevents clotting in blood sample collection tubes  

    Helps in treating heavy metal poisoning by binding toxic metals and aiding in their removal from the body  

    Found in some cosmetic and personal care products shampoos skincare to enhance stability  

 3 Food  Beverage Industry   

    Used as a preservative E385 in canned foods and soft drinks to prevent oxidation and color changes  

    Improves the shelf life of products by binding metal contaminants  

 4 Agriculture  Fertilizers   

    Helps in micronutrient fertilizers eg EDTAZinc EDTAIron to enhance plant absorption  

    Used in hydroponics and soil conditioning  

 5 Laboratory  Chemical Applications   

    Used in buffer solutions and titration in analytical chemistry  

    Helps in DNARNA extraction in biological research  

 Is EDTA Powder Safe  

 Generally safe in controlled amounts but should not be ingested in high doses  

 Can cause skin and eye irritation in pure form  handle with gloves  

 Not easily biodegradable so largescale disposal should follow environmental regulations