Description

Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is a high-purity, water-soluble chelating agent and amphoteric surfactant derived from glycine. This compound is valued for its excellent metal ion sequestration capabilities, biodegradability, and compatibility with a wide pH range, making it a versatile and environmentally conscious choice for demanding formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the personal care, detergent, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, mild, and stable chelating performance.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a gentle yet effective chelating agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers to stabilize formulas by sequestering calcium, magnesium, and other metal ions that can cause cloudiness or degradation.
• Detergent & Cleaning Products: Enhances the performance of laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and hard surface cleaners by inactivating water hardness ions, thereby improving surfactant efficiency and preventing scale deposition.
• Cosmetic & Toiletry Stabilizer: Used to protect color, fragrance, and active ingredients in cosmetics and toiletries from oxidative degradation catalyzed by trace metal contaminants.
• Industrial Process Chemistry: Serves as a chelant in various industrial processes, including textile processing, pulp and paper production, and metal treatment, to control metal ion interference.
• Agricultural Formulations: Employed in certain agricultural chemical products to improve stability and compatibility of micronutrient blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate
CAS No.	60168-81-2
Molecular Formula	C6H12NNaO5
Molecular Weight	201.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycinate; Sodium Dihydroxyethyl Glycinate; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycine Sodium Salt; Bicine Sodium Salt; DHEG Sodium Salt; Sodium Salt of Dihydroxyethylglycine; Aminoacetic acid, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, monosodium salt
EINECS	262-109-3

Quality Control

Our Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, pH, and heavy metal content are provided to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your production needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 40.0 % (in aqueous solution)
pH (10% solution)	10.0 - 12.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm

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