What is EDTA Tetrasodium?
EDTA Tetrasodium is the fully neutralised sodium salt of EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid), with all four carboxylic acid groups converted to sodium salts. This gives it an alkaline pH and excellent water solubility, making it one of the most widely used chelating agent forms across detergent, water treatment, textile, and food preservation applications where strong metal-binding capability at alkaline pH is required.
Polychem Industries supplies EDTA Tetrasodium in industrial grade and food grade to detergent manufacturers, water treatment companies, textile processors, and food preservation companies across India and internationally. Its strong alkaline chelating performance and excellent water solubility make it a preferred chelator across heavy-duty industrial and food applications.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline powder | 99%+ (Industrial / Food Grade) | Industrial | Detergents, water treatment, textile processing, industrial cleaning |
| Food Grade | White crystalline powder | 99%+ | FSSAI / FCC | Food preservation, colour retention, canned products |
Applications & Uses
Detergents & Industrial Cleaning
Widely used in heavy-duty liquid and powder detergents as a builder and chelating agent, sequestering calcium, magnesium, and trace metal ions to improve surfactant performance and prevent scale and metal staining on cleaned surfaces.
Water Treatment
Used extensively in industrial water treatment systems including boilers and cooling towers to chelate metal ions, preventing scale formation and metal-catalysed corrosion that can reduce system efficiency and equipment lifespan.
Food Preservation & Colour Retention
Food Grade EDTA Tetrasodium is used in canned foods, sauces, and certain beverages to chelate trace metal ions that could otherwise catalyse oxidative discoloration or off-flavour development, helping preserve colour and quality during extended shelf life.
Textile Processing
Used in textile dyeing, bleaching, and finishing operations to chelate metal ions in process water, preventing unwanted catalytic effects during bleaching and ensuring consistent, predictable dye uptake.
Pulp & Paper Industry
Used in pulp bleaching processes to chelate metal ions that could otherwise catalyse peroxide decomposition, helping improve bleaching efficiency and reduce peroxide consumption in paper manufacturing.
Industrial Chemical Processing
Used as a chelating agent across various industrial chemical processes requiring strong metal ion sequestration at alkaline pH conditions.
Technical Specifications
EDTA Tetrasodium — Key Properties
Why Source EDTA Tetrasodium from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial Grade and Food Grade available with full documentation
- FSSAI compliant Food Grade supply with Certificate of Analysis
- Excellent water solubility and chelating performance at alkaline pH
- Reliable bulk supply for detergent and water treatment companies
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
