DTPA-5Na Solution
Pentasodium DTPA Chelating Agent — Available in 40% & 50% Concentrations
Chelating Agent for Modern Fertilizer Formulations
DTPA-5Na Solution (Pentasodium Diethylenetriaminepentaacetate) is a highly water-soluble liquid chelating agent designed to bind and control metal ions in aqueous formulations and industrial processes.
As the fully neutralized pentasodium salt of DTPA, DTPA-5Na provides the strong metal-binding capability of DTPA in a convenient, ready-to-use liquid form.
TerraNutrix supplies DTPA-5Na 40% Solution and DTPA-5Na 50% Solution, providing formulators with different concentration options according to their production requirements.
For fertilizer and micronutrient manufacturers, DTPA-5Na can be evaluated as a chelating raw material for the preparation of metal complexes and specialty micronutrient formulations.
It can also be used in industrial applications requiring effective control of metal ions.
Key Benefits
Strong Metal Ion Control
DTPA contains multiple coordination sites capable of binding metal ions.
Ready-to-Use Liquid Form
DTPA-5Na Solution eliminates the need to first dissolve and neutralize solid DTPA Acid.
Two Concentration Options
TerraNutrix offers both: 40% Solution for standard liquid formulation requirements. and 50% Solution for customers seeking a more concentrated DTPA-5Na source.
Product Information
| Test Item | DTPA-5Na 40% Solution | DTPA-5Na 50% Solution |
|---|---|---|
| DTPA-5Na Content | ≥40.0% | ≥50.0% |
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.25–1.35 g/mL | 1.30–1.40 g/mL |
| pH (1% Solution) | 11.0–12.5 | 11.0–12.5 |
| Chelating Value | ≥80 mg CaCO₃/g | ≥99 mg CaCO₃/g |
| Appearance | Yellow to Light Yellow Clear Liquid | Yellow to Light Yellow Clear Liquid |
DTPA-5Na Solution vs DTPA Acid
| Feature | DTPA-5Na Solution | DTPA Acid |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Form | Pentasodium Salt of DTPA | Free Acid Form of DTPA |
| Physical Form | Liquid | White Powder |
| Available Grade | 40% / 50% Solution | ≥99.0% Assay |
| Water Solubility | Highly Water Soluble | Lower Water Solubility; Neutralization May Be Required |
| pH | 11.0–12.5 (1% Solution) | 2.1–2.5 (10 g/L, 25°C) |
| Neutralization Before Use | Generally Not Required | May Be Required for Aqueous Formulations |
| Handling in Liquid Production | Easy Pumping, Metering & Dosing | Requires Solid Handling, Dissolution and/or Neutralization |
| Active Material Concentration | Lower Due to Water Content | High-Purity Solid |
| Transportation Efficiency | Lower Active Content per Unit Weight | Higher Active Content per Unit Weight |
| Typical Manufacturing Fit | Liquid Formulators & Aqueous Production Systems | Manufacturers Processing Their Own Chelating Systems |
| Typical Applications | Liquid Formulations, Metal-Ion Control, Micronutrient & Specialty Formulations | Chelated Micronutrient Production, Specialty Chemical & Fertilizer Manufacturing |
| Key Advantage | Convenient, Ready-to-Use Water-Soluble DTPA Form | High Active Content & Greater Formulation Control |
DTPA-5Na Solution is particularly suitable for manufacturers seeking a ready-to-use, highly water-soluble DTPA source for liquid production systems. DTPA Acid is better suited to manufacturers that prefer a high-purity solid raw material and have the capability to manage dissolution, neutralization, and downstream processing. The appropriate choice depends on formulation chemistry, manufacturing process, handling requirements, logistics, and cost.
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