Disodium edetate

إيديتات ثنائي الصوديوم

KindExcipient
ClassAntioxidants, chelators & preservatives — chelating agent (metal sequestrant)
Synonymsdisodium EDTA, edetate disodium, sodium edetate, Na2EDTA dihydrate, disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Common uses / formsMetal chelator, antioxidant synergist and preservative enhancer; ophthalmics, injectables, oral/topical; typical 0.005-0.1%
PropertiesWhite crystalline powder, water-soluble, usually dihydrate; sequesters Ca/Fe/Cu/Mg; boosts efficacy of preservatives and slows metal-catalyzed oxidation
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, India, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesJP monograph as Disodium Edetate Hydrate. Do not confuse disodium vs calcium-disodium vs tetrasodium edetate — different pH and use; water of crystallization affects assay/dosing
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Disodium edetate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-disodium-edetate.html