CAS Number
10378-23-1
Grade
ACS USP FCC
Packaging
Fiber Drum
Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈·xH₂O
EDTA Tetrasodium Salt Hydrate is a highly soluble chelating agent widely used for its ability to bind metal ions and improve stability in complex formulations. As the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, this compound is particularly effective in softening water, preserving product integrity, and enhancing cleaning performance. It appears as a white crystalline powder and is used in a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, personal care, food, and industrial processing.
Appearance:
White crystalline powder
Uses:
Pharmaceutical Applications:
Used to chelate metal ions in drug formulations, improve stability, and prevent oxidative degradation. Also included in ophthalmic solutions and topical products.
Cosmetics & Personal Care:
Acts as a stabilizer and preservative booster in shampoos, creams, and liquid soaps. Helps prevent discoloration and rancidity by binding trace metals.
Food & Beverage Industry:
Approved for use as a sequestrant in certain food products to maintain color, texture, and freshness by controlling metal-catalyzed oxidation.
Industrial Applications:
Employed in cleaning formulations, detergents, and water treatment to remove hardness ions and prevent scale buildup. Also used in electroplating and textile processing.
Laboratory & Research Use:
Commonly used as a standard chelating agent in analytical chemistry and experimental setups involving trace metal control.
