Cosmetic Grade 99% Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid 60-00-4

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA) — Product Detail Page

1. Product Overview

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is the world's most widely used chelating agent: a white crystalline powder whose hexadentate molecule — four carboxyl oxygens and two amine nitrogens — wraps around metal ions to form extremely stable, water-soluble 1:1 complexes. It binds almost every metal ion except the alkali metals, across a wide pH range

EDTA is the acid form of the edetate family. In industrial water treatment it sequesters hardness ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺) to prevent scale and removes heavy metals from process streams; in detergents it stops metal ions from degrading surfactants; in food and cosmetics it protects formulations from metal-catalyzed spoilage; and in agriculture it delivers micronutrients as stable chelates. One molecule, an extraordinary range of jobs.

A single molecule, four core value propositions:

Water Treatment:

● sequestration of hardness and heavy-metal ions for scale control, softening and wastewater treatment;

Cleaning & Detergents:

● a chelating booster that protects surfactants and prevents metal staining and soap scum;

Food & Cosmetics:

● chelation therapy, food preservation (E385) and cosmetic safety;

Agriculture, Analysis & Industrial:

● a carrier for chelated micronutrients, the standard reagent of complexometric titration, and a process additive.

2. Product Information (Quick Facts)

3. Chemistry & Chelation

EDTA is a hexadentate ligand: two amine nitrogen atoms and four carboxyl oxygen atoms coordinate a single metal ion to form a cage-like 1:1 chelate. The chelate stability constants are very high, so EDTA effectively inactivates metal ions even when they are present in trace amounts — and, because the complexes are water-soluble, the metals stay in solution instead of precipitating as scale or sludge.

4. Key Features & Benefits

● Ultra-strong chelation: forms highly stable 1:1 complexes with almost all metal ions — even trace metals are effectively inactivated.

● Broad pH utility: effective across acidic and alkaline conditions, with tunable selectivity via pH control.

● Water-soluble complexes: sequestered metals stay dissolved, preventing scale, turbidity and metal-catalyzed degradation.

● Multi-industry versatility: one chelant serving water, cleaning,  food, cosmetics, agriculture and analysis.

● Food- and cosmetic-grade availability: E385-listed for food use; low-toxicity profile suited to consumer products.

● Forms for every process: acid, di-/tri-/tetra-sodium salts, with custom assay and packaging.

● Full traceability: COA with every batch documenting assay, pH and key impurities.

5. Main Applications

5.1 Water Treatment (Core Application)

EDTA is the benchmark chelant of industrial water chemistry:

● Scale control: sequesters Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ to prevent hard-water scale in boilers, cooling towers and heat exchangers;

● Boiler cleaning: dissolves existing scale and oxide deposits in power-plant boiler systems;

● Heavy-metal removal: complexes Pb, Cu, Ni, Cd and Fe for removal from industrial and electroplating wastewater;

● Water softening: chelates hardness ions in process and feed-water streams.

5.2 Cleaning & Detergents

● Detergent booster: inactivates Ca/Mg ions that otherwise consume and deactivate surfactants;

● Stain prevention: prevents metal-ion staining and soap scum in laundry, dishwashing and hard-surface cleaners;

● Textile and dyeing: sequesters metal ions that interfere with dyeing and bleaching;

● Industrial cleaning: removes metal oxide films and scale from equipment surfaces.

5.3 Food & Cosmetics

● Chelation therapy: calcium-disodium EDTA is the standard treatment for lead and heavy-metal poisoning;

● Food preservation: E385 EDTA salts prevent metal-catalyzed oxidation, discoloration and spoilage;

● Cosmetics and personal care: stabilizer and preservative booster in creams, lotions and eye-care products;

5.4 Agriculture, Analysis & Industrial Applications

● Chelated micronutrients: Fe-EDTA, Zn-EDTA, Mn-EDTA and Cu-EDTA for soil and foliar fertilization;

● Analytical chemistry: the standard reagent of complexometric (EDTA) titration for metal determination;

● Rubber, photography and paper: polymerization initiator aid, photo-processing chelant and process additive.

6. Packaging, Storage & Transport

Packaging (customizable):

● 25 kg multi-wall paper bag with PE liner, 25 kg fiber drum, or 500 kg – 1,000 kg FIBC;

Storage:

● Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and heat;

● Keep containers closed to prevent moisture pick-up and caking;

● Store away from strong oxidizers and incompatible materials;

● Recommended storage temperature 5 °C – 35 °C.

Transport:

● Shipped as a general chemical commodity in compliance with current sea/air/road regulations;

● Full export documentation (COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice) provided with every order.

Why Choose Jinan Future Chemical Co., Ltd.?

● Factory-direct supply: own production capacity, transparent pricing, no middleman markup;

● Stable quality: strict internal control, every batch tested, COA with every shipment;small trial orders accepted.

● Export experience: familiar with sea/air shipping documentation for chemical commodities, complete paperwork support;

FAQ

Q1: What is EDTA used for?

EDTA is the most widely used chelating agent. It sequesters calcium and heavy-metal ions in water treatment (scale control, softening, boiler cleaning), boosts detergents and cleaners, stabilizes  food (E385) and cosmetics, chelates micronutrients in fertilizers, and is the standard reagent of analytical titration and of chelation therapy for lead poisoning.

Q2: How does EDTA chelate metal ions?

Each EDTA molecule is a hexadentate ligand: two amine nitrogens and four carboxyl oxygens coordinate one metal ion, forming a very stable cage-like 1:1 complex . Because the complex is water-soluble, the metal is effectively inactivated and kept in solution rather than forming scale, sludge or catalyzed degradation.

Q3: Is EDTA safe to handle?

EDTA has low acute toxicity, but the powder can irritate eyes and the respiratory tract. Use dust masks, gloves and goggles, and avoid inhaling dust. It is an industrial chemical; food use must comply with the E385 regulations of the destination market,