Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, tetrasodium salt
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CAS Number 64-02-8
Chemical Name tetrasodium;2-[2-[bis(carboxylatomethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxylatomethyl)amino]acetate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C10H12N2Na4O8
Mol. Weight 380.17 g/mol
SMILES C(CN(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-])N(CC(=O)[O-])CC(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey UEUXEKPTXMALOB-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Function & Classification
Primary Function Chelating
Category Chelating Agents
Manufacturer Akzo Nobel
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
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Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Versatile sequestering agent; Forms stable, water-soluble chelates with polyvalent metal ions; Inherently biodegradable
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