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Trisodium EDTA Technical Grade
Technical
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Trisodium EDTA Technical Grade
- Alliance Code
- trisodium-edta
- Grade
- Technical
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 150-38-9PubChem
- Formula
- C10H13N2Na3O8PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 358.19PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Content | 99.0% ± 1.0% | 99.0 % | — | Supplier specification |
| Chelation Value | Minimum 235.0 | 240.5 | — | Supplier specification |
| Water (Karl Fischer) | 12.0 - 14.0% | 13.1% | ASTM E203 / Karl Fischer titration | Interpreted |
| Iron (Fe) | Maximum 10 ppm | 1.5 ppm | ICP-OES | Interpreted |
| Chloride (Cl) | Maximum 0.10% | 0.025% | Argentometric titration (Mohr) | Interpreted |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder | Supplier specification |
| Form | Solid | Published reference |
| pH | 6.0 to 8.0 | Supplier specification |
| Density | 0.70 - 1.00 g/cm3 | Interpreted |
| Boiling Point | 360°C | Published reference |
| Melting Point | greater than 572 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | N/A | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | Soluble In Water, Clear Solution | Supplier specification |
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyethylene (PE) | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
| polypropylene (PP) | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
| high density polyethylene (HDPE) | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
| polyethylene | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
| polypropylene | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
| high density polyethylene | Compatible | — | shivchem.com |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Hazard Class
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Packing Group
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Not regulatedAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H302, H318, H319, H332, H373Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P312, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P313, P314, P330, P337+P313, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Trisodium EDTA Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Chelating (sequestering) agent; white free-flowing powder soluble in watershivchem.com
- Textile processing — bleaching, dyeing, kier boiling and scouringshivchem.com
- Soap and detergent manufactureshivchem.com
- Paper and pulp industriesshivchem.com
- Electroplating industriesshivchem.com
- Industrial cleaningshivchem.com
- Photography, rubber, leather, paint, pigment and rayon industries; agriculture; cosmetics; polymerizationshivchem.com
- Used in soap and detergents.shivchem.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place with proper ventilation; keep away from heat sources, direct sunlight and moisture.shivchem.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- heat sources, direct sunlight, moistureshivchem.com
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
Not regulated for transport.
Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 6 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.