Description

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Magnesium Salt is a stable, water-soluble chelating agent derived from EDTA. This compound is valued for its ability to form strong, stable complexes with a wide range of metal ions, effectively controlling their reactivity and availability in various systems. It is essential for industries requiring precise metal ion sequestration, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, and industrial water treatment.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a stabilizing agent in formulations to chelate trace metal impurities that can catalyze oxidation and degradation, thereby extending product shelf-life.
• Food & Beverage Industry: Acts as a preservative and color/ flavor retention agent by sequestering metal ions that promote spoilage and enzymatic browning.
• Industrial Water Treatment: Employed as a scale and corrosion inhibitor in boiler and cooling water systems by binding calcium, magnesium, and other scale-forming cations.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Functions as a chelator in creams, lotions, and shampoos to improve stability and prevent rancidity caused by metal contaminants.
• Laboratory & Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a key component in buffer solutions and titrants for complexometric titrations and as a masking agent in analytical procedures.
• Agriculture: Used in micronutrient fertilizers and agrochemical formulations to improve the bioavailability and delivery of essential metal nutrients to plants.
• Pulp & Paper Production: Helps in bleaching processes by chelating transition metals that can decompose bleaching agents and damage cellulose fibers.
• Textile Processing: Assists in dyeing and finishing processes by preventing metal-ion interference, resulting in more consistent color and fabric quality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Magnesium Salt
CAS No.	12312-36-6
Molecular Formula	C10H12MgN2O8 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	Anhydrous: 316.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium EDTA; EDTA Magnesium Salt; Edetate Magnesium; Magnesium Edetate; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Magnesium Complex; (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetic Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetate; Sequestrene Mg
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Quality Control

Our Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid, Magnesium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and the product can be supplied to meet various pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) or food-grade specifications (FCC) upon request. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
pH (1% Solution)	4.0 - 6.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 12.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.05%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%

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