Nitrilotriacetic acid

Nitrilotriacetic acid (CAS 139-13-9), commonly abbreviated as NTA, is a chelating agent that binds and sequesters metal ions in aqueous systems. Also known as triglycollamic acid and aminotriacetic acid.

Where is Nitrilotriacetic acid used?

• Water treatment: prevents scale formation and controls heavy metal precipitation in industrial cooling and process water systems
• Textile and paper: deactivates trace metals that interfere with bleaching, dyeing, and pulp processing
• Leather processing: supports metal removal during preparatory stages
• Personal care: sequestrant that stabilizes formulations against metal-induced degradation
• It functions as a cost-effective alternative to EDTA across industrial processes where metal ion control is critical.

Good to know: Not to be confused with EDTA; NTA is a cost-effective alternative. Purity levels are typically confirmed by titration or HPLC methods to meet industrial application requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels are typically confirmed by titration or HPLC methods to meet industrial application requirements.