Disodium EDTA
Synonyms
Disodium N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis(N-(carboxymethyl)glycine);
Disodium edetate;
Category
Zwitterionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 139-33-3
EINECS: 205-358-3
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C10H14N2Na2O8; C10H16N2O8.2Na
Molecular Weight: 336.21
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white solid.
Solubility soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Animal Toxicity
Table 1 Animal toxicity values
|
rat oral LD50 |
2000mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit oral LD50 |
2300mg/kg[1] |
|
rabbit intravenous LD50 |
47mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse oral LD50 |
2050mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intravenous LD50 |
56mg/kg[1] |
|
mouse intraperitoneal LD50 |
260mg/kg[1] |
Reproductive effect[1].
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent chelating, dispersing, antistatic abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as chelating agent, such as personal care products, industrial cleaning, household cleaning products, water treatment, textile, paper, heavy metals treatment, and so on.
2, Personal care products
Chelating agent, viscosity controlling agent in personal care products.
3, Materials
Buffering agent in color photographic materials.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 139-33-3, Edetate Sodium
Update: 20140915(1); 20190506(2);