Edta disodium

Disodium EDTA is used medically to treat heavy metal poisoning, including lead poisoning, and to manage severe hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) and digitalis-induced arrhythmias. In non-medical applications, it’s a common chelating agent in cosmetics, personal care products, and food to prevent metal ions from causing spoilage, improving texture, and increasing shelf life. It is also used in dentistry for root canal procedures and in industrial applications. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Disodium edathamil and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate. Its PubChem CID is 44120005.