N,N,N',N'-Tetraacetylethylenediamine

N,N,N',N'-Tetraacetylethylenediamine, commonly abbreviated as TAED and sold under trade names including TAED 4303, Mykon ATC, Nikon A, and T 0946, is a synthetic organic compound classified among chelating agents. It carries no assigned E-code and is identified under CAS 10543-57-4 and EC 234-123-8.

In textile and laundry processing, TAED functions as a bleach activator, reacting with hydrogen peroxide at lower temperatures to generate peracetic acid, which delivers effective oxidative action without requiring elevated wash temperatures. In personal care formulations, it acts as an antimicrobial and skin protectant by generating controlled peracid concentrations that disrupt microbial cell integrity.

TAED is supplied as a white to light beige granular powder and falls under HS code 29241900 for customs classification. It is subject to REACH registration requirements within the European Union. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications and packaging formats directly with the supplier to match application requirements.