Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate PurCert Secondary Reference Standard (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Properties

Water Solubility Soluble
Assay Purity >=98.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.363
B pt. >100 °C
M pt. 248°C
Density 1.01 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H332-H373
Precautionary Statement  P260-P271-P304+P340+P312-P314-P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 29224990
Flash point >100
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals cosmetics and food products to stabilize formulations by binding trace metal impurities and in medicine for treating heavy metal poisoning.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to chelate (bind and remove) metal ions preventing unwanted chemical reactions such as oxidation and improving product stability.

General Description
Edetate disodium is a water-soluble salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) known for its strong ability to bind metal ions (chelating agent).