EDTA-4Na (Tetrasodium EDTA) is a high-performance chelating and sequestrant agent with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈. It effectively binds metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, improving product stability and preventing scale formation. EDTA-4Na is widely used in water treatment, detergents, textiles, pulp & paper, cosmetics, cleaning products, electroplating, agriculture, and industrial chemical formulations.
Chemical Name: Tetrasodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA-4Na)
Common Name: Tetrasodium EDTA
Chemical Formula: C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈
CAS No.: 64-02-8
Molecular Weight: 380.17 g/mol
Appearance: White Crystalline Powder / Granules
Purity: Industrial Grade / Technical Grade
Application: Water Treatment, Detergents, Textile Processing, Pulp & Paper, Cleaning Products, Cosmetics, Electroplating, Agriculture, Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial Formulations
EDTA-4Na (Tetrasodium EDTA) is a premium-quality chelating agent and metal ion sequestrant widely used across numerous industries to improve product stability, prevent scale formation, enhance cleaning performance, and protect formulations from unwanted reactions caused by dissolved metal ions. It is one of the most effective and widely accepted chelating chemicals used in modern industrial processing.
EDTA-4Na works by binding strongly with metal ions such as calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺), iron (Fe³⁺), copper (Cu²⁺), manganese (Mn²⁺), and other multivalent metals, converting them into stable, water-soluble complexes. This prevents metals from interfering with chemical reactions, causing precipitation, discoloration, oxidation, or equipment scaling.
Because of its outstanding chelation efficiency and excellent water solubility, EDTA-4Na has become an essential raw material for water treatment plants, detergent manufacturing, textile processing, pulp and paper production, electroplating, agriculture, cosmetics, household cleaning products, and specialty chemical formulations.
EDTA-4Na is supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules that dissolve readily in water to form a clear solution. It remains highly effective across a broad pH range, particularly in alkaline formulations, making it ideal for industrial applications where hard water or dissolved metal ions can reduce process efficiency.
By eliminating the harmful effects of metal ions, EDTA-4Na improves product consistency, extends equipment life, enhances cleaning performance, and supports stable manufacturing processes.
These characteristics make EDTA-4Na suitable for a wide range of industrial applications requiring effective metal ion control.
Forms stable complexes with calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and other metal ions, improving process efficiency and formulation stability.
Reduces mineral deposits in pipelines, boilers, cooling towers, and processing equipment, helping lower maintenance costs.
Enhances the performance of detergents and cleaning agents by neutralizing hard water minerals that reduce cleaning effectiveness.
Dissolves rapidly in water, making formulation simple and efficient.
Protects formulations from oxidation, discoloration, and precipitation caused by trace metals.
Performs effectively in alkaline and many neutral industrial systems.
Manufactured under strict quality control to ensure consistent industrial performance.
EDTA-4Na is extensively used in:
It improves operational efficiency by controlling dissolved metal ions and minimizing deposits.
Used in:
It boosts cleaning power and improves detergent performance, especially in hard water conditions.
Applied in:
It prevents metal contamination, ensuring uniform dyeing and improved fabric quality.
Used for:
It helps maintain consistent production quality.
Common applications include:
It improves formulation stability and extends product shelf life by binding trace metal ions.
Used to control metal ions during plating processes, contributing to better coating quality and bath stability.
Applied in micronutrient formulations and specialty agricultural chemicals to improve the availability of essential trace elements.
Widely used in:
Compared with ordinary sequestrants, EDTA-4Na provides several important advantages:
These benefits contribute to improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced operational costs.
EDTA-4Na is commonly supplied in:
Customized packaging is available upon request.
For optimum performance:
Proper storage helps preserve product quality and shelf life.
EDTA-4Na should be handled following standard industrial safety procedures.
EDTA-4Na (Tetrasodium EDTA) is a highly efficient chelating agent and metal ion sequestrant that plays a critical role in modern industrial manufacturing. Its excellent ability to bind calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and other metal ions helps improve cleaning efficiency, prevent scale formation, stabilize formulations, and enhance product quality across a wide range of industries.
Whether used in water treatment, detergents, textiles, pulp and paper, cosmetics, electroplating, agriculture, or industrial chemical production, EDTA-4Na delivers dependable performance, excellent formulation stability, and cost-effective process improvement. Its high purity, broad compatibility, and proven effectiveness make it one of the most widely used chelating agents in industrial applications worldwide.
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