Tetrasodium EDTA, EDTA 4Na, Edetate Sodium, Tetra Sodium Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetate, Trilon B, 64-02-8

TETRASODYUM EDTA – TETRASODIUM EDTA

1. CHEMICAL IDENTITY AND DEFINITION

2. WHAT IS TETRASODIUM EDTA?

Tetrasodium EDTA is the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). It is a versatile chelating agent with the chemical formula C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. It decomposes at 150-200°C, gradually losing water of crystallization and changing color. It is widely used as a water softener, preservative, and stabilizer in various industries including water treatment, detergents, cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

3. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

4. CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

5. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE

EDTA 4Na Structure:

              CH₂ — COONa
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    NaOOC — CH₂ — N — CH₂ — CH₂ — N — CH₂ — COONa
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              CH₂ — COONa      CH₂ — COONa

Tetrasodium EDTA (EDTA 4Na):

Four sodium cations (Na⁺) are bonded to the four negatively charged oxygen atoms of the EDTA molecule. This structure allows Tetrasodium EDTA to effectively chelate metal ions.

Chelation Mechanism:

    [EDTA]⁴⁻ + M²⁺ → [EDTA-M]²⁻

(Where M²⁺ represents a divalent metal ion)

6. EDTA TYPES COMPARISON

7. APPLICATIONS

7.1. Water Treatment

7.2. Detergents and Cleaning Products

7.3. Cosmetics and Personal Care

7.4. Food Industry

7.5. Pharmaceutical Industry

7.6. Agriculture

7.7. Textile and Dyeing

7.8. Paper Industry

7.9. Polymer Industry

8. ADVANTAGES OF TETRASODIUM EDTA

9. SAFETY AND HEALTH INFORMATION

9.1. GHS CLASSIFICATION

9.2. FIRST AID MEASURES

10. STORAGE AND HANDLING

11. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

12. PACKAGING OPTIONS

13. REGULATORY STATUS

14. OTHER NAMES AND SYNONYMS

15. SUMMARY AND CRITICAL WARNINGS

Product Summary

CRITICAL WARNINGS

1. Alkaline pH: Tetrasodium EDTA has a high pH (~11.3). Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use appropriate protective equipment.

2. Hygroscopicity: Tetrasodium EDTA is hygroscopic. Store in a dry environment in tightly closed containers to prevent caking.

3. Chelation: Binds metal ions (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺, Zn²⁺, etc.). This property is beneficial but may deplete essential minerals.

4. Cosmetic Use: In cosmetics, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer. It can weaken the skin barrier for deeper penetration of other ingredients.

5. Food Use: Approved for food use as a preservative and stabilizer. Effective at low concentrations.

6. Pharmaceutical Use: Used as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes. Also used in chelation therapy for heavy metal poisoning.

7. Water Treatment: Effective for water softening and scale prevention. Binds calcium and magnesium ions.

8. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Protect from moisture and strong acids.

9. Compatibility: Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents, and metal ions (will chelate).

10. Safety: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for food and pharmaceutical applications. Use appropriate PPE during handling.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) is for informational purposes only and is prepared based on available technical data. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of the product for their specific application and for complying with all local, national, and international regulations. For complete safety, storage, use, handling, disposal, and regulatory compliance information, refer to the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) provided by the manufacturer/supplier. This document is not a substitute for professional or medical advice.