EDTA 2 NA -DISODIUM EDTA

1. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare

• Chelating agent: Binds metal ions in the body or in formulations to prevent metal-catalyzed oxidation.

• Stabilizer in injections and ophthalmic solutions: Prevents precipitation and degradation caused by metal ions.

• Detoxification: Used in certain therapies to remove heavy metals from the bloodstream (though medical use is highly regulated).

2. Cosmetic & Personal Care

• Metal ion sequestrant: Prevents degradation of cosmetics caused by metal ions in water (hard water).

• Stabilizer: Enhances shelf life of shampoos, lotions, creams, and liquid soaps by reducing rancidity and discoloration.

• Detergent booster: Improves effectiveness of surfactants in shampoos, soaps, and cleansers.

3. Food Industry

• Preservative & stabilizer: Helps maintain color, texture, and flavor by binding metal ions (E.g., canned foods, soft drinks, sauces).

• Prevents discoloration: Particularly in canned vegetables and seafood.

• Note: Must follow regulatory limits (usually up to 0.050.1% depending on the product).

4. Industrial & Laboratory Applications

• Water treatment: Chelates metal ions in cooling systems, boilers, and metal plating baths to prevent scaling and corrosion.

• Analytical chemistry: Used to sequester metal ions during titrations or reactions.

• Cleaning agent: Removes metal deposits in industrial cleaning processes.