Application:
White or almost white, crystalline powder.
Chelating agent; sequestering agent
Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate is used as chelating agent for metals and as pharmaceutic aid (chelating agent); as preservative in cosmetic products; anticoagulant.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dihydrate is used as a chelator of divalent cations. It inhibits enzymes such as metalloproteases that require divalent cations for activity. It is also used in chelation therapy. It acts as a sequestering agent in shampoos, cleaners and other personal care products and serves as an anticoagulant for blood samples.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt dehydrate is designated as Molecular Biology grade and is suitable for molecular biology applications. It has been analyzed for the presence of nucleases and proteases.