Calcium Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetate INS No. 385

Prepared at the 30th JECFA (1986), published in FNP 37 (1986) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 61st JECFA
(2003). An ADI of 0-2.5 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973) SYNONYMS Calcium disodium EDTA, calcium disodium edetate; INS No. 385
DEFINITION
Chemical names N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)-glycinate](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON]calciate(2-)disodium; Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate; Calcium disodium (ethylene-dinitrilo)-tetraacetate.
C.A.S. number 662-33-9
Chemical formula C10H12CaN2Na2O8 · 2H2O
Formula weight 410.31
Assay Not less than 97% and not more than the equivalent of 102% calculated on the anhydrous basis
DESCRIPTION White, odourless crystalline granules or a white to nearly white powder; slightly hygroscopic
FUNCTIONAL USES Sequestrant, preservative