High-Performance EDTA Na4 for Industrial Chelation & Advanced Water Treatment Operations

EDTA Na4 (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt) with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₈Na₄ is a highly effective chelating agent that forms stable complexes with metal ions. This versatile compound serves critical functions across water treatment operations, cosmetic manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and industrial applications requiring efficient metal sequestration, stability enhancement, and process optimization in demanding chemical environments.

At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-grade EDTA Na4 manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes industrial grade, cosmetic grade, pharmaceutical grade, and specialized formulations meeting diverse requirements for water treatment, personal care products, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and industrial processing across global markets.

✅ Advanced Chelation Technology – Optimized Metal Binding & Process Stabilization
✅ Consistent Purity Standards – Multiple Grade Classifications with Comprehensive Quality Documentation
✅ Superior Solubility Properties – Enhanced Performance & Processing Efficiency
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Water Treatment, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Uses
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Process Optimization

For comprehensive information on EDTA applications in industrial chelation and water treatment, refer to this detailed chelating agents guide by ScienceDirect. Our water treatment chemicals portfolio provides specialized guidance for optimal metal sequestration and process enhancement across diverse applications.

The Tetrasodium Edta Market Industry is expected to grow from 3.16(USD Billion) in 2024 to 4.6 (USD Billion) by 2032. The Tetrasodium Edta Market CAGR (growth rate) is expected to be around 4.8% during the forecast period (2025 – 2032). This growth is driven by increasing demand for water treatment solutions, sustainable industrial processes, and advanced cosmetic formulations across multiple industries.

Technical Specifications & Chemical Properties

Available Grade Classifications:

• Industrial grade for water treatment and manufacturing applications
• Cosmetic grade for personal care and beauty product formulations
• Pharmaceutical grade for medical and healthcare applications
• Food grade for approved food processing applications (E385)
• Laboratory grade for analytical and research applications

Specialized Packaging Solutions:

• 25kg multi-wall paper bags with polyethylene liners
• 50kg high-density polyethylene drums with secure closures
• 1000kg flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs)
• Custom packaging solutions for specialized applications
• Laboratory packaging from 100g to 5kg containers
• Moisture-resistant packaging for tropical climates

Water Treatment & Industrial Applications

Advanced Water Treatment Systems Detergents & Soaps industry is the leading end-user industry of Tetrasodium EDTA globally. Water treatment facilities utilize EDTA Na4 for metal sequestration, scale prevention, and water softening in municipal water treatment, cooling tower operations, and boiler water treatment systems requiring efficient metal ion control.

Industrial Process Enhancement Manufacturing operations employ EDTA Na4 for preventing metal-catalyzed degradation, improving process stability, and maintaining product quality in chemical processing, textile manufacturing, and pulp & paper production requiring metal interference elimination.

Cooling Water Treatment Industrial cooling systems utilize EDTA Na4 for scale control, corrosion prevention, and heat transfer optimization in power plants, petrochemical facilities, and manufacturing operations requiring efficient cooling system management.

Boiler Water Treatment Steam generation facilities employ EDTA Na4 for preventing scale formation, controlling metal deposition, and maintaining heat transfer efficiency in high-pressure boiler systems requiring optimal water chemistry management.

Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications

Advanced Skincare Formulations Concentrations typically range from 0.000002% to 1.9%, with the highest levels in hair dyes and colors. In leave-on skin care products, it’s usually used at 0.084% to 0.12%. Personal care manufacturers utilize EDTA Na4 for stabilizing formulations, preventing metal-catalyzed rancidity, and maintaining product integrity in creams, lotions, and serums requiring long-term stability.

Hair Care Product Manufacturing Cosmetic companies employ EDTA Na4 in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products for preventing metal buildup, enhancing foam stability, and improving product performance in hair care formulations requiring metal sequestration.

Color Cosmetics Stabilization Beauty manufacturers use EDTA Na4 for preventing color degradation, maintaining product stability, and enhancing shelf life in makeup, foundations, and color cosmetics requiring metal interference prevention.

Soap & Detergent Production Manufacturers utilize EDTA Na4 for improving cleaning efficiency, preventing soap scum formation, and enhancing product performance in liquid soaps, detergents, and cleaning products requiring metal ion control.

Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Drug manufacturers employ EDTA Na4 for stabilizing active pharmaceutical ingredients, preventing metal-catalyzed degradation, and maintaining drug potency in pharmaceutical formulations requiring stability enhancement and quality preservation.

Medical Device Processing Healthcare industries utilize EDTA Na4 for equipment cleaning, metal removal, and surface preparation in medical device manufacturing requiring high purity standards and contamination prevention.

Diagnostic Applications Laboratory facilities use EDTA Na4 for sample preservation, metal interference elimination, and analytical accuracy improvement in clinical testing and diagnostic applications requiring precise analytical results.

Topical Formulations Pharmaceutical companies employ EDTA Na4 in topical medications, wound care products, and dermatological preparations for stability enhancement and metal sequestration in healthcare formulations.

Industrial Processing & Manufacturing Applications

Chemical Manufacturing In the textile industry, it prevents metal ion impurities from modifying colours of dyed products. Chemical processors utilize EDTA Na4 for preventing metal contamination, improving reaction control, and maintaining product quality in specialty chemical manufacturing requiring metal-free processing environments.

Textile Processing Operations Textile manufacturers employ EDTA Na4 for preventing metal staining, improving dye uptake, and enhancing color fastness in fabric processing operations requiring consistent coloration and quality standards.

Pulp & Paper Manufacturing Paper producers use EDTA Na4 for preventing metal-catalyzed degradation, improving bleaching efficiency, and maintaining paper quality in pulp processing operations requiring metal interference elimination.

Metal Surface Treatment Tetrasodium EDTA is used to aid in formulation of a removal product for rust, corrosion, and scale from ferrous metal, copper, brass, and other surfaces. Industrial facilities employ EDTA Na4 for metal cleaning, descaling, and surface preparation in manufacturing operations requiring metal surface optimization.

Food Processing Applications (E385)

Food Preservation Enhancement Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E385) to preserve color, flavor, and texture in various products. Food manufacturers utilize EDTA Na4 for preventing metal-catalyzed oxidation, maintaining product quality, and extending shelf life in processed foods requiring antioxidant synergist properties.

Beverage Stabilization Beverage producers employ EDTA Na4 for preventing metal haze, maintaining clarity, and preserving flavor integrity in soft drinks, juices, and other beverages requiring metal sequestration for quality preservation.

Canned Food Processing Food processors use EDTA Na4 for preventing can corrosion, maintaining product appearance, and ensuring food safety in canned goods requiring metal interaction prevention.

Oil & Fat Stabilization Food manufacturers employ EDTA Na4 for preventing rancidity, extending shelf life, and maintaining quality in oils, fats, and fat-containing products requiring oxidation prevention.

Agricultural & Specialty Applications

Micronutrient Fertilizers Agricultural suppliers utilize EDTA Na4 for chelating micronutrients, improving nutrient availability, and enhancing plant uptake in specialty fertilizers requiring efficient nutrient delivery systems.

Hydroponic Solutions Hydroponic operations employ EDTA Na4 for maintaining nutrient solution stability, preventing precipitation, and optimizing plant nutrition in soilless growing systems requiring precise nutrient management.

Soil Remediation Environmental companies use EDTA Na4 for heavy metal extraction, soil decontamination, and remediation projects requiring efficient metal removal from contaminated sites.

Photography & Imaging Photographic processors employ EDTA Na4 for silver recovery, solution stabilization, and processing optimization in traditional photography and imaging applications.

Environmental & Sustainability Applications

Wastewater Treatment Environmental treatment facilities utilize EDTA Na4 for heavy metal removal, treatment optimization, and discharge compliance in industrial wastewater treatment requiring efficient metal sequestration.

Pollution Control Systems Industries employ EDTA Na4 for reducing environmental impact, controlling metal emissions, and achieving regulatory compliance in pollution control applications.

Remediation Technologies Environmental contractors use EDTA Na4 for soil and groundwater remediation, contaminant extraction, and site restoration projects requiring effective metal mobilization and removal.

Grade Classifications & Quality Standards

Industrial Grade (≥99.0%) Industrial grade EDTA Na4 provides reliable performance for water treatment, manufacturing, and industrial processing applications requiring cost-effective metal sequestration solutions.

Cosmetic Grade (≥99.5%) Cosmetic grade EDTA Na4 meets stringent purity requirements for personal care applications, ensuring product safety, stability, and regulatory compliance in beauty and skincare formulations.

Pharmaceutical Grade (≥99.8%) Pharmaceutical grade EDTA Na4 provides superior purity for drug manufacturing, medical applications, and healthcare products requiring high-quality chemical standards and regulatory compliance.

Food Grade (E385) Food grade EDTA Na4 complies with food safety regulations for approved food processing applications, ensuring consumer safety and regulatory acceptance in food manufacturing.

Storage & Handling Requirements

Environmental Controls

• Store EDTA Na4 in dry, well-ventilated areas away from moisture
• Maintain storage temperatures between 15-30°C for optimal stability
• Implement humidity control to prevent caking and degradation
• Use moisture-resistant containers and packaging materials
• Establish proper environmental monitoring procedures

Container Specifications

• Use moisture-proof containers with tight-fitting closures
• Avoid metal containers that may react with chelating properties
• Implement proper labeling and identification systems
• Use food-grade containers for food processing applications
• Establish container integrity inspection procedures

Quality Control & Analytical Testing

Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive analytical testing to ensure compliance with industrial, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical grade specifications. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including complexometric titration, HPLC, and spectroscopic analysis.

Quality assurance procedures include:

• Purity determination via complexometric titration with metal standards
• Water content analysis through Karl Fischer titration methods
• Heavy metals testing via inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy
• Iron content determination using atomic absorption spectroscopy
• pH measurement of standard solution concentrations
• Solubility testing in distilled water at controlled temperatures
• Microbiological testing for cosmetic and pharmaceutical grades
• Particle size analysis for powder characteristics

Application Guidelines & Best Practices

Concentration Optimization Select appropriate EDTA Na4 concentrations based on metal ion levels, with typical usage rates of 0.01-0.1% for cosmetics and 10-100 ppm for water treatment applications.

pH Considerations Monitor solution pH carefully as EDTA Na4 effectiveness varies with pH levels, with optimal chelation occurring in alkaline conditions (pH 8-12) for most metal ions.

Compatibility Assessment Test compatibility with other formulation components, as EDTA Na4 may interact with certain preservatives, surfactants, and active ingredients in complex formulations.

Market Applications & Industry Trends

Water Treatment Growth The global market size of Tetrasodium EDTA reached approximately 100 thousand tonnes in 2024. Growing water scarcity and stricter environmental regulations drive increased demand for efficient water treatment solutions utilizing advanced chelating technology.

Sustainable Manufacturing Focus Industrial shift toward sustainable processes and environmental compliance supports continued growth in EDTA Na4 applications for metal waste reduction and process optimization.

Cosmetic Industry Expansion Growing global cosmetics market and consumer demand for stable, long-lasting personal care products drive increased utilization of chelating agents in formulation development.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety Information

International Standards Our EDTA Na4 products comply with FDA, EU, and international regulatory standards, ensuring acceptance for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food processing applications across global markets.

Safety Classifications EDTA Na4 is generally recognized as safe when used according to established guidelines, with comprehensive safety data available for proper handling and application procedures.

Environmental Considerations While EDTA Na4 provides excellent chelation performance, proper disposal and treatment methods should be implemented to minimize environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.

Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits

✔ Superior Chelation – Exceptional metal binding capacity across wide pH range
✔ Process Stabilization – Enhanced product stability and shelf life extension
✔ Multi-Industry Versatility – Water treatment, cosmetic, pharmaceutical & industrial uses
✔ Excellent Solubility – High water solubility for easy incorporation
✔ Regulatory Acceptance – Approved for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications
✔ Cost-Effective Performance – Efficient metal sequestration at low concentrations
✔ Quality Consistency – Reliable performance with consistent product specifications

Our EDTA Na4 products represent industry-leading standards in chelation technology and metal sequestration, specifically formulated for demanding water treatment operations, cosmetic manufacturing, and industrial applications. We provide comprehensive technical support, application guidance, and regulatory compliance assistance to ensure optimal performance across your specialized water treatment, personal care, or industrial processing applications.

For detailed specifications, regulatory compliance documentation, or application-specific data, contact our specialized chelating agents division. We offer complete support including compatibility testing, formulation guidance, and process optimization to maximize effectiveness in your water treatment, cosmetic manufacturing, or industrial processing applications.