Chelating Agents
REACH
Pentasodium pentetate
CAS Number
140-01-2
EC Number
205-391-3
Abbreviation
DTPA
What is Pentasodium pentetate?
Pentasodium pentetate (CAS 140-01-2), commonly specified as Pentasodium DTPA, is a chelating agent used in industrial and consumer product manufacturing.
Where is Pentasodium pentetate used?
- Personal care and cosmetics: stabilises bleach-based hair products and preservative systems by sequestering trace metals
- Pulp and paper: deactivates metal contaminants in bleaching baths, protecting peroxide efficiency
- Water treatment and industrial cleaning: prevents scale formation
- Textile and leather processing: controls metal interference during dyeing
- It binds and neutralises calcium, magnesium, iron and heavy metals that destabilise formulations.
Commercial specifications
- Aqueous solution, most commonly 40% active concentration
Other Names (Synonyms)
Pentasodium DTPA|Pentasodium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate|Tetralon B|Trilon C|Versenex 80|Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid pentasodium salt|Plexene D|Syntron C|DTPA
What are the physical properties of Pentasodium pentetate?
Melting Point 178 °C
Boiling Point 106 °C
Density 1.29
Appearance clear light yellow solution
Color Clear
Form Solution
Water Solubility SOLUBLE
Refractive Index 1.4185-1.4205
Log P -2 at 25℃
How is Pentasodium pentetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Pentasodium pentetate?
HS Code 29420000
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3