BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Chelating agent for metal-ion control, water hardness management, and stability support.
INCI Name: EDTA
CAS Number: 60-00-4
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: C10H16N2O8
Ionic Type: Acid/salt form dependent
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: EDTA
EDTA is an industrial ingredient used for chelating agent for metal-ion control, water softening, and stability support. in selected chemical formulation systems.
EDTA is used in practical industrial formulations where chelating agent for metal-ion control, water softening, and stability support. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.01-1% depending on salt form, hardness, and stability target.
Solubility: Acid form has limited water solubility; salts are more soluble
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Chelating agent for metal-ion control, water softening, and stability support.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder or solution depending on grade | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Assay | 85 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Salt-form dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Grade dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Molecular Weight | 292.24 - 380.17 | g/mol | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Moisture Content | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Hard Water
status: compatible | Used for hardness control.
Oxidizers
status: avoid | Avoid incompatible oxidizing conditions.
Water
status: limited | Solubility depends on salt form and pH.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and local environmental or discharge requirements before use.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.