Description

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Trisodium Salt Solution is a versatile and highly effective chelating agent in its ready-to-use aqueous form. This product is critical for binding and deactivating di- and trivalent metal ions, preventing unwanted catalytic activity and precipitation in complex formulations. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and industrial cleaning sectors who require reliable metal ion control to ensure product stability, clarity, and efficacy.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a stabilizer in injectable solutions, ophthalmic preparations, and topical products to chelate trace metals that can catalyze degradation.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Acts as a sequestrant in shampoos, creams, and lotions to enhance shelf life and maintain clarity by preventing metal-induced rancidity.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a preservative and color/ flavor stabilizer (where regulations permit) to protect against oxidative spoilage catalyzed by metal ions.
• Industrial Cleaning & Detergents: A key component in liquid soaps, hard surface cleaners, and detergent formulations to soften water by sequestering calcium and magnesium ions.
• Laboratory & Biotechnology: Serves as a critical component in cell culture media, lysis buffers, and protein purification to inhibit metalloproteases and stabilize enzymes.
• Pulp & Paper Processing: Utilized in bleaching processes to deactivate metal ions that can decompose bleaching agents and degrade cellulose fibers.
• Textile Treatment: Applied in dyeing and finishing baths to prevent metal-ion interference, ensuring consistent color quality and fabric treatment.
• Water Treatment: Functions as a scale inhibitor and dispersant in boiler and cooling water systems by binding scale-forming cations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Trisodium Salt Solution
CAS No.	150-38-9
Molecular Formula	C10H13N2Na3O8 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	358.20 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	EDTA Trisodium Salt Solution; Trisodium EDTA Solution; Edetate Trisodium Solution; Triplex III Solution; N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine] trisodium salt solution; Sequestrene NA3 Solution; Versene NA3 Solution; Hamp-ene Na3 Solution
EINECS	205-758-8

Quality Control

Our Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Trisodium Salt Solution is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, assay, pH, and clarity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with relevant standards, including in-process USP/NF or FCC guidelines where applicable, are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Do not freeze. The solution is stable under these conditions for extended periods. For long-term storage, ensure containers are sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to slightly yellow solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	Contact for details
pH (as supplied)	Contact for details
Clarity	Clear
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.