Description

Lauroyl Ethylenediamine Triacetic Acid is a high-purity, specialty chelating agent and surfactant derived from ethylenediaminetriacetic acid (ED3A) and lauric acid. This compound is valued for its ability to effectively sequester metal ions while providing surface-active properties, making it a versatile functional additive. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, detergent, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking enhanced performance and formulation stability.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle yet effective chelating agent and co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers to improve foam quality and shelf life.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Enhances the cleaning efficacy of alkaline and acidic formulations by chelating hardness ions and acting as a dispersant for soils and scale.
• Laundry Detergents & Dishwashing Liquids: Serves as a builder and surfactant booster, improving stain removal and preventing inorganic deposit formation on fabrics and surfaces.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in pickling and plating baths to control metal ion concentrations and improve surface finish quality.
• Textile Processing: Functions as a chelant and stabilizer in dyeing and scouring processes to ensure color fastness and consistent results.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: Incorporated into formulations designed for scale inhibition and dispersion in cooling and boiler water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauroyl Ethylenediamine Triacetic Acid
CAS No.	148124-42-9
Molecular Formula	C18H33N3O6
Molecular Weight	387.47 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Lauroyl-ED3A; Lauryl-EDTA; Dodecanoyl ethylenediamine triacetic acid; Lauroyl EDTA; N-(2-Carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-ethylenediamine-N,N-diacetic acid; LED3A; 2,2',2''-[[(Dodecanoylamino)ethyl]imino]triacetic acid; Chelating agent LA-ED3A
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Quality Control

Our Lauroyl Ethylenediamine Triacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise specifications and is suitable for its intended industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and compliance are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (1% Solution)	3.0 - 5.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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