Chelating Agents
REACH
Ferric sodium EDTA
CAS Number
15708-41-5
EC Number
239-802-2
Abbreviation
NaFeEDTA
What is Ferric sodium EDTA?
Ferric sodium EDTA (CAS 15708-41-5), also known as NaFeEDTA and sodium ironedetate, is a chelated iron compound.
Where is Ferric sodium EDTA used?
- Food fortification: added to flour, rice and condiments for higher iron absorption than inorganic salts, particularly in inhibitor-rich diets
- Pharmaceuticals: active iron source in oral iron-deficiency syrups and drops
- Agriculture: foliar or soil-applied iron chelate correcting chlorosis in high-pH soils
- Personal care: chelating agent sequestering trace metals in rinse-off and leave-on products
- It delivers bioavailable iron in a stable, water-soluble form.
Good to know: Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications exist, the latter meeting USP and BP standards; agricultural grades are also commercially available.
Commercial specifications
- Agricultural grades for fertilizer and crop nutrition
Other Names (Synonyms)
Sytron|sodium ironedetate|sodium iron(III) ethylenediaminetetraacetate|sodium iron EDTA|sodium ferric ethylenediaminetetraacetate|sodium ferric EDTA|sodium (N,N,N',N'-ethylenediaminetetraacetato)ferrate(1-)|sodium ((ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato)ferrate(1-)|NaFeEDTA
What are the physical properties of Ferric sodium EDTA?
Melting Point 80 °C
Density 1.781[at 20℃]
Appearance yellow-brown powder
Color Yellow-brown
Form powder
Water Solubility soluble
pH 4.5
Log P -8.841
How is Ferric sodium EDTA classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 H315
H319 H319
H335 H335
Precautionary Statements
P261 P261
P264 P264
P271 P271
P280 P280
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Ferric sodium EDTA?
HS Code 29224999
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2