[English Name]:  Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid  (EDTA)

[Molecular Fomula]:  C10H16N2O8

[Molecular Weight]:   M=292.24

[CAS No]:           60-00-4

[Properties]:         white crystal powder melting point 240℃(decomposition) insoluble in cold water ,alcohol and general organic solvent, slightly soluble in hot water, but soluble in sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate and ammonia solution.
 

Application Method:

An agent for complexation, EDTA is mainly used for water treatment, as an additive to detergent, a chemical for photography, paper-making and oil-field. It is also used as detergent for boiler cleaning and reagent in chemical analysis. 
1. High molecular chemical industry: EDTA is used as polymetization activator for butyl bezene latex, and polyreaction terminator in acrylic fibre production.
2.Daily chemicals: EDTA is used as additive to detergent, skin cream and hair-conditioner.
3.Paper-making: EDTA is used for treating the steamed fibre. It will promote the whiteness of paper and reduce the incrustation in the steamer.
4.Pharmaceutical industry: Through cyclopolymerization with methyl amide, EDTA is made into ethyl amide, a remedy for psoriasis. It is also a stablizer for some vaccines and an antihaemoagglutinin.
5. Textile dyeing and printing: EDTA will promote colour ability of the dyestuff and brightness of the dyed fabric.

Application Method:

An agent for complexation, EDTA is mainly used for water treatment, as an additive to detergent, a chemical for photography, paper-making and oil-field. It is also used as detergent for boiler cleaning and reagent in chemical analysis.