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Etidronate disodium

CAS Number
7414-83-7
EC Number
230-458-3
Chemical Formula
C2H8O7P2.2Na
Molecular Weight
249.99 g/mol

Description

Etidronate disodium (CAS 7414-83-7 ), also known as HEDP disodium, is the disodium salt form of hydroxyethylidene diphosphonic acid used commercially as a chelating and sequestering agent. It binds metal ions, particularly calcium and heavy metals, to prevent scale formation, oxidative degradation, and microbial activity across industrial and formulated product applications. In water treatment, it controls calcium carbonate and metal oxide scale in cooling towers, boilers, and process water systems. Personal care formulators incorporate it into shampoos and creams. It is used in rinse-off products to sequester trace metals that would otherwise destabilize peroxide-based systems or accelerate rancidity. Textile and leather processing operations use it to deactivate hardness ions. This improves process consistency and color yield in dye baths and bleaching liquors. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it functions as a stabilizing excipient in liquid formulations where oxidation must be controlled. Etidronate disodium is supplied as a white crystalline powder and as aqueous solution, with solution concentrations typically around 30–40%. Standard grades include technical and pharmaceutical specifications. Material is available to meet USP and BP standards, with food-contact and cosmetic-grade material available to meet purity requirements for various regulated applications. Contact us for supply of Etidronate disodium Request Quote

Other Names (Synonyms)

sodium etidronate | sodium ethydronate | sodium ethidronate | disodium etidronate | disodium ethydronate | disodium ethanol-1,1-diphosphonate | disodium ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonate | disodium dihydrogen (1-hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonate | HEDP disodium

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Physical Properties

Melting Point>300 °C
AppearanceWhite Crystalline Solid
Colorwhite
Formsolid
Water SolubilitySoluble in water (26 mg/ml).

Safety & Handling

Warning
GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements

P264Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P330Rinse mouth.
P501Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
P265Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P317Get emergency medical help.
P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help.
P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29319090
WGK (Germany)1