CAS 60-00-4
EDTA
CAS 60-00-4C10H16N2O8292.24 g/mol
EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a powerful chelating agent primarily recognized for its ability to sequester and neutralize metal ions. Widely used in industries such as detergents and textiles, EDTA improves product stability by binding with metal impurities that could otherwise accelerate decomposition or coloration changes. In water treatment, EDTA functions to control hard water ions and prevent scale formation, enhancing overall efficiency. Available as a high-purity white crystalline powder, it offers versatility across various applications where impurity control is crucial.
Main applicationDetergent and soap manufacturing — Chelates metal ions for enhanced cleaning efficiency
EDTA's significance lies in its exceptional ability to bind metal ions, which can otherwise disrupt processes or degrade product quality. In environments where metal impurities pose a risk—such as in textile dyeing, water treatment, or food stabilization—EDTA offers an invaluable solution, providing both efficiency and cost savings by preventing unnecessary chemical reactions and contamination. Its high purity ensures reliable performance in demanding industrial applications.
Also known as
- Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Supplied in 25 kg bags.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 60-00-4
- Chemical formula
- C10H16N2O8
- Molecular weight
- 292.24 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Purity
- 99.0
- Appearance
- White crystalline powder
- Concentration
- ≥ 99.0 %
EDTA, when supplied as the free acid form, has a composition of C10H16N2O8 with a molecular weight of approximately 292.24 g/mol. It appears as a white crystalline powder and boasts an assay of at least 99%, ensuring high purity for consistent performance across applications. EDTA's ability to chelate divalent metal ions such as calcium and magnesium makes it especially valuable in processes needing reliable metal sequestration. Buyers must consider the specific form required—whether the free acid or a salt derivative like disodium or tetrasodium EDTA—based on their intended use and environmental conditions. Specification of grade and purity is crucial when ordering to ensure compatibility with specific industrial processes.
Delivery
EDTA is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Detergent and soap manufacturing — Chelates metal ions for enhanced cleaning efficiency
- Water treatment — Controls hard water ions and prevents scale
- Textile and dyeing — Prevents metal-ion interference in coloration
- Pulp and paper bleaching — Inhibits metal-catalyzed peroxide decomposition
- Water gas scrubbing — Removes H2S via Fe-EDTA complex
- Food and beverage — Preserves products by chelating metals
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics — Stabilizes formulations against metal-catalyzed degradation
- Agriculture — Provides chelated micronutrients
- Industrial cleaning — Removes scale in boilers and pipelines
- Dairy/CIP cleaning — Removes calcium scale effectively
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- High purity ensures consistency in industrial applications
- Effective chelation prevents unwanted reactions
- Enhances cleaning efficiency by binding metal ions
- Improves stability of formulations in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
- Versatile in a wide range of industries, from food to textiles
- Prevents scale formation in water systems, reducing maintenance
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of EDTA?
The CAS registry number for EDTA is 60-00-4. Its chemical formula is C10H16N2O8, with a molecular weight of 292.24 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for EDTA?
EDTA is also referred to as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of EDTA is supplied?
EDTA is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What concentration is EDTA supplied at?
EDTA is supplied at a concentration of ≥ 99.0%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What is the purity of EDTA?
The purity/assay figure recorded for EDTA is 99.0. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does EDTA look like?
EDTA is described as white crystalline powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is EDTA used for?
Common applications include detergent and soap manufacturing — Chelates metal ions for enhanced cleaning efficiency, water treatment — Controls hard water ions and prevents scale, textile and dyeing — Prevents metal-ion interference in coloration, pulp and paper bleaching — Inhibits metal-catalyzed peroxide decomposition, water gas scrubbing — Removes H2S via Fe-EDTA complex and food and beverage — Preserves products by chelating metals. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use EDTA?
EDTA is supplied to the Water Treatment, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is EDTA available in?
Supplied in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the EC number for EDTA?
EDTA is recorded against the EC number 200-449-4. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
Related to EDTA
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.Ethylenediaminetetraacetic aciden.wikipedia.org
- 2.Product Specificationassets.thermofisher.com
- 3.SPECIFICATION FOR DISODIUM EDETATE (EDTA) PURRETAsujataconsumer.com
- 4.Tetrasodium EDTAen.wikipedia.org
- 5.EDTA TETRASODIUM SALT HYDRATEpiochem.com
- 6.EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic) in Kenya - System Star Industrial Productssystemstarindustrial.com
- 7.EDTA Supplier in Kenya | EDTA Price & Availability | Zenco Systems Ltd - Chemical Divisionzencochemicals.com
- 8.EDTA Tetrasodium Manufacturer in Kenya | Tetrasodium EDTA Chelating Agentinnovawatertreatment.com
- 9.Chapter 2 2.1.3.2.1.2 EDTA EDTA (ethylenediaminbureau-industrial-transformation.jrc.ec.europa.eu
- 10.Apparently EDTA costs $32,000 for lead poisoningreddit.com
- 11.EDTA Manufacturer and Supplier - Chemtex Speciality Limitedreddit.com
- 12.r/procurement - Subreddit Stats & Analysisgummysearch.com
- 13.EDTA Disodium Manufacturer in Nairobi | High-Purity Chelating Agentinnovapriority.com
- 14.Kenya Tetrasodium EDTA Market (2025-2031) | Trends, Outlook & Forecast6wresearch.com
- 15.Home - Finstar Industrial Chemicalsfinstarindustrialchemicals.co.ke
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