Description
Genome Specialities FZC is a supplier of EDTA 4Na (Tetrasodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate), a highly water-soluble chelating agent widely used in water treatment, detergents, cosmetics, textile processing, agriculture, and various industrial applications.
EDTA 4Na is the tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). It works by binding to metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper, helping control their effects in chemical formulations and industrial processes.
Its excellent water solubility and chelating properties make EDTA 4Na a valuable ingredient for improving cleaning efficiency, stabilizing formulations, managing metal contaminants, and supporting consistent manufacturing performance.
Genome Specialities FZC serves customers seeking specialty chemicals for industrial and formulation requirements, with product selection based on the intended application and required specifications.
Key Features of EDTA 4Na
- Powerful metal ion chelating agent
- Excellent water solubility
- Improves product stability and shelf life
- Enhances detergent and cleaning efficiency
- Prevents scale formation in water systems
- Compatible with most surfactants and formulation ingredients
- Stable in alkaline conditions
- Suitable for industrial, cosmetic, agricultural, and laboratory applications
Chemical Properties of Genome Specialities EDTA 4na
| Chemical Name | Tetrasodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate |
| Common Name | EDTA-4Na |
| Chemical Formula | C₁₀H₁₂N₂Na₄O₈ |
| Molecular Weight | ~380.17 g/mol |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or granules |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; insoluble in organic solvents |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Chelating Ability | Strong chelating agent for Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; stable in alkaline media |
| Hygroscopic Nature | Slightly hygroscopic |
| Thermal Decomposition | Decomposes on heating; no sharp melting point |
| Functionality | Sequestering agent, water softener, metal ion stabilizer |
| Compatibility | Compatible with most surfactants and formulation ingredients |
Applications of EDTA 4Na
Detergents & Cleaning Products
EDTA 4Na is widely used in laundry detergents, dish washing liquids, industrial cleaners, and household cleaning products.
It binds hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium, allowing surfactants to perform more effectively while improving stain removal and cleaning efficiency.
Benefits
- Improves detergent performance
- Softens hard water
- Prevents soap scum formation
- Enhances cleaning power
Water Treatment
In water treatment systems, EDTA 4Na removes dissolved metal ions and helps prevent scale formation in pipes, boilers, cooling towers, and industrial equipment.
Benefits
- Water softening
- Heavy metal sequestration
- Reduces scaling
- Extends equipment lifespan
- Improves operational efficiency
Cosmetics & Personal Care
EDTA 4Na is commonly added to shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, soaps, creams, lotions, and cosmetics. It stabilizes formulations by binding trace metal ions that may cause discoloration, oxidation, or ingredient degradation.
Benefits
- Extends product shelf life
- Improves preservative performance
- Prevents discoloration
- Maintains product quality
- Enhances foaming in shampoos and cleansers
Textile Industry
During textile dyeing and processing, EDTA 4Na removes unwanted metal ions that can interfere with dye performance, resulting in brighter, more consistent colors.
Benefits
- Improved dye uniformity
- Brighter fabric colors
- Better processing efficiency
Pulp & Paper Industry
EDTA 4Na protects hydrogen peroxide used in bleaching by preventing catalytic decomposition caused by metal contaminants such as manganese.
Benefits
- Increased bleaching efficiency
- Brighter paper products
- Reduced chemical consumption
Agriculture
EDTA 4Na is used in micronutrient fertilizers to chelate essential trace elements, making nutrients more available for plant uptake.
Benefits
- Improved nutrient absorption
- Increased fertilizer efficiency
- Healthier plant growth
Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
As a result, EDTA 4Na helps stabilize the polymerization process in synthetic rubber manufacturing, leading to improved product quality and greater production efficiency
Metal Cleaning
EDTA 4Na is used in industrial cleaning formulations to remove rust, scale, and metal deposits without the harsh corrosiveness of strong acids (except on aluminum surfaces).
Benefits
- Removes mineral deposits
- Cleans rust and corrosion
- Less corrosive than acidic cleaners
Laboratory Applications
EDTA 4Na is widely used in laboratories for complexometric titrations and analytical chemistry to determine concentrations of metal ions accurately.
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