Chelating Agents
REACH
Calcium disodium EDTA
CAS Number
62-33-9
EC Number
200-529-9
E Number
E385
Abbreviation
CaNa2EDTA
What is Calcium disodium EDTA?
Calcium disodium EDTA (CAS 62-33-9), also known as edetate calcium disodium and approved as E385 in food applications, is a chelating agent that binds and neutralizes free metal ions.
Where is Calcium disodium EDTA used?
- Food manufacturing: stabilizer for canned vegetables and dressings
- Personal care: deactivates metal contaminants in creams and shampoos
- Pharmaceutical preparations: stabilizing excipient in injectable and topical formulations
- Water treatment: controls scale formation and metal interference in process water systems
- It sequesters iron and copper ions that would otherwise accelerate rancidity and color loss.
Other Names (Synonyms)
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid calcium disodium salt|EDTA calcium disodium|Edetate calcium disodium|E385|Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate|calcium disodium edetate|edetate calcium disodium anhydrous|Sodium calcium edetate|CaNa2EDTA
What are the physical properties of Calcium disodium EDTA?
Melting Point >300°C
Appearance white powder
Color Off white
Odor Odorless
Form neat
Log P -0.434 (est)
How is Calcium disodium EDTA classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Calcium disodium EDTA?
HS Code 29349990
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2