EDTA

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Scope note
Strong chelating agent used to sequester and remove metallic salts. A colorless crystalline compound, EDTA is used in medicine as an anticoagulant; stabilizes bleach in detergents; is used in conservation to clean stains from stone.
EDTA
Accepted term: 07-Jul-2025