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Dissolvine GL-38
Chemical Name Glutamic acid, N,N-diacetic acid, tetra sodium salt

Chemical formula GLDA-Na
4

Structure
NaO C CH
2
O
N
CH
2
C NaO
O
CH
C H
2
C ONa
O
C
H
2
C
O
ONa

Mol. Weight 351

CAS Number 51981-21-6


Specifications Checkpoint Specification Units Method
Appearance clear liquid visual
Assay according to Fe-sequestering
capacity
38.0 min % SMA 916.02
pH of 1% wv aqueous dilution 11.0 12.0 SMA 176.18


Main Characteristics


DissolvineGL-38 is a versatile sequestering agent, forming stable, water-soluble
chelates with polyvalent metal ions in a wide pH range.
Miscibility with water : any desired ratio.
Density : approx. 1,330 kg/m
3
Solubility of GLDA-Na
4
at low pH : >25% w/w (at pH =1 - 2)

Sequestering values for DissolvineGL-38 are approximately
(theoretical calculated figures):
Metal ion pH range mg metal/g Dissolvine GL-38
calcium 5-14 45
copper 3-14 70
ferric 1- 6 60
magnesium 6-12 25
manganese 3-14 60


Dissolvine GL-38
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Applications Boosting agent for disinfecting products (with low skin irritation)
Improved detergency at high water hardness
Hard surface cleaning performance is improved in combination with Gluco(hepto)nates.
Scale removal at high pH
Scale inhibitor in laundering and dishwashing applications.
Booster for stain removal in dish washing detergents better than citrates and
phosphates
Scum inhibitor in bathroom cleaners
Improved cleaning & foaming in shampoo applications.
Storage stabilization of bleaching agents (perborates / percarbonates) and unsaturated
alkyl chain based surfactants.
Transport cleaners: Oil and Iron removal at high pH replacement for NTA

Environmental aspects Biodegradability: readily
C.O.D.: approx. 250 mg/g

Packing 250 kg net in polyethylene drums (pallets: each 4 drums), 1100 kg net Intermediate
Bulk Container (IBC) with valve or bulk roadtanker.

Storage Store in original packing or in PVC, PE, stainless steel or bituminized tanks.
Avoid contact with aluminum, copper, copper alloys and nickel.
It is advised to re-test the material after three years of storage.

Further Information For transport, handling and first aid instructions please refer to the Safety Data Sheet,
which is available on request.
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Akzo Nobel Chemicals Sales Office or agent, or:

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