MGDA 40% Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
RAW MATERIAL
MGDA.Na3

MGDA 40% Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate

MGDA 40% Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate is a yellowish clear aqueous chelating solution used in dishwashing, laundry, detergent, and industrial cleaning formulations.

Chemical Name
Methyl Glycine-n, n-Diacetic Acid Trisodium Salt
Molecular Weight
271.11 g/mol
Molecular Formula
C7H8NNa3O6
EINECS
423-270-5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

MGDA 40% Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate is an aqueous solution of methylglycine diacetic acid trisodium salt used as a chelating agent in cleaning and industrial formulations. It binds various metal ions to form water-soluble complexes and performs across a broad pH range. In detergent systems, MGDA can support cleaning performance and help control interference caused by metal ions. The product is suitable for dishwashing, laundry, soap, detergent, and industrial and institutional cleaning applications.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
Yellowish clear liquid
Characteristic
Chelating solution that binds various metal ions into water-soluble complexes, works across a broad pH range, and supports detergent systems including stabilization of sodium percarbonate and sodium perborate.
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Yellowish clear aqueous liquid.
Chelates various metal ions into water-soluble complexes.
Effective across a broad pH range.
Suitable for detergent and industrial cleaning formulations.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Standard
Appearance Yellowish clear liquid
Purity (MGDA.Na3 Content) by wt % 40.0 min
Solid Content by wt % 55.0 min
Density at 20°C, g/mL 1.20 min
pH Value (1% Water Solution) 9-11
NTA Content by wt % 0.2 max
Chloride Content (as Cl⁻) by wt % 4.0 max
Fe (as Fe²⁺), mg/L 20 max
Chelating Ability – Ca²⁺, mg/g 60 min
Chelating Ability – Cu²⁺, mg/g 96 min
Chelating Ability – Zn²⁺, mg/g 98 min
Chelating Ability – Fe²⁺, mg/g 84 min
Chelating Ability – Mg²⁺, mg/g 36 min
Chelating Ability – Mn²⁺, mg/g 83 min
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used in dishwashing formulations to support and improve cleaning performance.
Used in laundry powders, liquid detergents, and soaps to help control metal-ion interference, deposits, and discoloration.
Used in industrial and institutional cleaning to help dissolve insoluble metal salts and hydroxides from pipes, tanks, and equipment.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in suitable sealed containers under clean, dry, and appropriate storage conditions. Protect the product from direct sunlight, contamination, and incompatible materials. Storage, packaging, handling, and shelf-life requirements should follow the actual supplier COA, SDS, and technical documentation.
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