Biodegradable Chelating Agents
Readily biodegradable complexing agents — a greener alternative to conventional chelates such as EDTA.
Product Group
Regulatory pressure on EDTA and NTA is growing worldwide.
Regulatory pressure on EDTA and NTA is growing worldwide. Our biodegradable chelating agents deliver comparable metal-ion control while breaking down in the environment — the straightforward upgrade for detergents, cleaners and water treatment.

Typical Products
Products in this group
| Product | Typical applications | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| MGDA (methylglycinediacetic acid, Na3) | Detergent builder, industrial cleaning, water treatment | TDS / MSDS on request |
| GLDA (glutamic acid diacetic acid, Na4) | High-performance chelation over a wide pH range | TDS / MSDS on request |
| EDDS | Biodegradable chelation for specialized applications | TDS / MSDS on request |
The list above shows the most commonly requested products in this group. Grades, pack sizes and concentration variants are available — contact us with your specification.
Applications
Where biodegradable chelating agents are used
- Household & industrial detergents
- Industrial & membrane cleaning
- Water treatment where EDTA is restricted
- Textile and metal surface treatment