EDTA Chemical Compounds
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EDTA:-
Ethylenediamine Tetra acetic Acid is a Sequestering / Chelating Agent. EDTA is a synthetic amino acid. It is widely known as EDTA. It is a white powder. EDTA Acid is insoluble in water. It is also named as Ethylenediamine Tetra acetate. EDTA is a chelating agent used to prevent Undesirable effects of metal ions in a number of different end-uses. It is widely used to dissolve Metallic Impurities. A chelating agent (also called complexing or sequestering agent) is a compound which forms stable complexes with metal ions.
There are various Salts / Derivatives of EDTA.
Principle Uses of EDTA:
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Pharmaceutical
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Metal Plating
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Cosmetics, Soaps & Detergents.
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Water Treatment
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Photography
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Textiles
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Agriculture as a Micronutrient for Plant Growth
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Laboratory Reagent
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Food & Beverages
