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Ferric Sodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is an odourless free-flowing, yellow to brown powder with a chemical purity of more than 99 % (w/w). It is freely soluble in water.

CAS No
  • 18154-32-0 (CAS anhydrous 15708-41-5)

  • Chemical Formula
  • C10H12FeN2NaO8 * 3H2O

  • Structural Formula
  • Chemical characteristics of Ferric Sodium EDTA without prejudice to the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 953/2009, Directive 2002/46/EC and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006
    pH of 1 % solution3,5 to 5,5
    Iron12,5 % to 13,5 %
    Sodium5,5 %
    Water12,8 %
    Organic matter (CHNO)68,4 %
    EDTA65,5 % to 70,5 %
    Water insoluble matternot more than 0,1 %
    Nitrilo-triacetic acidnot more than 0,1 %