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Tetrasodium Etidronate (Tetrasodium HEDP)

HEDP
CAS 3794-83-0 · Formula C2H4Na4O7P2 · MW 293.96 g/mol

A tetrasodium phosphonate chelant for scale and corrosion control in industrial water treatment. It functions as a chelating, anti-scaling, and dispersing agent in cleaning and water-treatment systems.

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HS Code
2931.90
At a Glance
Material Family
Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
Chelation / Sequestration · Surfactancy
Functional Roles
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE
CHELATINGEMULSION STABILISINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
  • Chelating agent: Sequesters metal ions in cleaning and process water.
  • Scale inhibitor: Controls carbonate and sulfate scale in water systems.
  • Dispersant: Disperses particulates in cleaning formulations.
  • Cleaning agent: Builder/sequestrant in detergents and cleaners.
Safety & Handling
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A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2931 . 90
Chapter 29
Organic chemicals
Heading 29.31
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2931.90
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
3794-83-0
Molecular Formula
C2H4Na4O7P2
Molecular Weight
293.96 g/mol
IUPAC Name
tetrasodium;1,1-diphosphonatoethanol
INCI Name
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE
PubChem CID
InChI Key
KWXLCDNSEHTOCB-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Synonyms & Trade Names
Tetrasodium etidronate Tarpinel 4NL Turpinal 4NL Sequion 10Na4 etidronate tetrasodium Defloc EN 43 Dequest 2016 Tetrasodium 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonate (1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid, tetrasodium salt Ethane-1-hydroxy-1,1-diphosphonic acid, tetrasodium salt 1-Hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid, tetrasodium salt Tetrasodium 1-hydroxyethane-1, 1-diphosphonate (1-Hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonic acid, tetrasodium salt
Full Description

Tetrasodium Etidronate (CAS 3794-83-0) is the tetrasodium salt of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP), an organophosphonic chelating agent. /CIR, it functions as a chelating, anti-scaling, and dispersing agent in cleaning and water-treatment systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tetrasodium salt of 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP.Na4)?

It is Tetrasodium Etidronate (CAS 3794-83-0), the tetrasodium salt of HEDP, an organophosphonic chelating agent with formula C2H4Na4O7P2. It functions as a chelating, anti-scaling, and dispersing agent.

What is HEDP.Na4 used for?

It is used as a chelating agent to sequester metal ions in cleaning and process water, as a scale inhibitor to control carbonate and sulfate scale, as a dispersant in cleaning formulations, and as a builder/sequestrant in detergents and cleaners.

What is 1-hydroxyethylidene-1,1-diphosphonic acid?

HEDP is an organophosphonic (phosphonate) acid that strongly chelates metal ions and inhibits scale and corrosion. The tetrasodium salt supplied here is the fully neutralized form, used where a less acidic, ready-to-dose chelant is preferred.

What HS code applies to HEDP.Na4?

It ships under HS 2931.90, covering other organo-inorganic compounds. Confirm the destination-country classification with your customs broker.

What packaging and documentation does RawSource supply?

RawSource supplies HEDP.Na4 in bulk packaging such as drums, totes, IBCs, or bags depending on whether the solution or solid grade is ordered, with CoA and SDS available on request. Request a bulk quote with your target grade and volume.

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