Hard-water performance
Sequesters calcium and magnesium to improve detergency, rinsing, and deposit control.
Product Specialty Additives
Chelating Agent (EDTA)
EDTA is a widely used chelating/sequestering agent that binds metal ions (e.g., calcium, magnesium, iron, copper) to improve formulation stability, reduce scale/precipitation, and boost cleaning performance in industrial systems.
Formats: powder / granules / aqueous solutions (per inquiry)
Documentation: SDS / COA / TDS available
Lane-based supply: spot orders or repeat procurement
Need a specific salt form (e.g., disodium or tetrasodium) or a defined concentration solution? Share your process conditions and we’ll align the right grade and format.
Why EDTA in industrial formulations
EDTA helps keep your system predictable. By binding metal ions, it reduces unwanted reactions (discoloration, precipitation, catalyst effects), improves surfactant efficiency in hard water, and supports stable, repeatable outcomes across batches and sites.
Stability & shelf-life
Helps reduce metal-driven degradation and supports appearance consistency in water-based systems.
Process reliability
Reduces variability from water sources, metal contamination, and trace ions in raw materials.
Note: selection depends on pH, hardness, temperature, and downstream compatibility. Ask for technical guidance with your RFQ.
Applications
Common industrial use cases. Tell us your system and constraints and we’ll align the right EDTA form and spec.
- Detergents & industrial cleaners (water softening, deposit control)
- CIP / plant sanitation (scale prevention and performance consistency)
- Water-based formulations (stability support against trace metals)
- Textile & pulp processes (metal ion management in wet processing)
- Metal treatment systems (complexing in compatible processes)
Typical benefits
Cleaner performance in hard water, fewer residues, less scale, improved stability and appearance.
Common pain points solved
Haze/precipitation, inconsistent foaming, metal-driven discoloration, deposit formation.
Where selection matters
pH range, water hardness, temperature, ionic load, and compatibility with oxidizers/surfactants.
Typical specifications & formats
Values depend on grade and customer requirements. Confirm final specification on quotation.
Chemical identity
EDTA (chelating agent) and common salt forms (e.g., disodium / tetrasodium) per application.
Appearance
Typically powder/granules or clear aqueous solution (grade dependent).
Solubility
Salt forms are selected to match required solubility and pH behavior in water-based systems.
Assay / purity
Controlled assay range per grade; COA provided per batch on request.
Function
Chelation/sequestration of polyvalent metal ions to reduce deposits and improve stability.
Packaging
Bags, drums, IBC, bulk/ISO (as applicable to form and lane).
Documentation pack
SDS + COA standard; TDS and supporting docs available for procurement/QA workflows.
Batch continuity
Lane planning can prioritize consistent origin/spec where repeatability is critical.
Customization
We can align on concentration (solutions), moisture, or packaging constraints per project.
Specifications may vary depending on batch, origin, and packaging selection. Share your acceptance limits to match the right lane.
Handling, storage & compatibility notes
EDTA is typically handled as a standard industrial chemical. Use appropriate PPE and follow your site’s EHS requirements and the SDS. Compatibility depends on pH and the full formulation matrix (surfactants, builders, oxidizers, salts, and metal contact surfaces).
- Store in sealed containers, dry and cool conditions (as applicable to format)
- Prevent moisture pickup for powders/granules to maintain flowability
- Use clean mixing water and controlled addition order to avoid local precipitation
- Confirm compatibility with oxidizing systems and sensitive actives
For technical alignment, provide: target pH, water hardness, temperature, and any metal contamination sources (equipment, incoming water, raw materials).
FAQ
Practical questions we receive from procurement and technical teams.
Which EDTA form should I request?
It depends on pH, solubility needs, and your system. If you share pH range, hardness, and whether you need powder or solution, we’ll propose the best match.
Can you supply for repeat procurement?
Yes. We can support spot orders and repeat lanes. For repeat programs, share monthly volumes, delivery cadence, and QA requirements so we can plan continuity.
What documents are available?
SDS and COA are available on request; TDS and additional documentation can be provided depending on the lane and destination requirements.
How do you quote accurately?
Quotes depend on grade/form, packaging, volume, and destination. Including Incoterms and delivery schedule helps us respond faster with comparable offers.
Do you support samples/trials?
If your program requires trials, include target dosage, application conditions, and evaluation criteria. We’ll advise feasible sample routes based on lane and logistics.
Can you help with substitution?
Yes—if you share the current chelant and why you’re changing (availability, cost, performance), we can propose alternatives or grade adjustments.
Request a quotation
Send your requirements (form, grade, volume, packaging, destination). We’ll respond with lane options, documentation availability, and commercial terms aligned to your procurement process.
- Fast response when your spec limits are included
- Offer structured for repeat procurement where needed
- Options for packaging and delivery terms