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Chelating / Complexing Agents

Based on 70 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Complexing agents appear as clear liquids or fine powders that enhance the solubility and stability of metal ions. They function by forming stable complexes, preventing unwanted precipitation, and improving reactivity. Key features include high chelation efficiency, pH control, and scale inhibition, making them essential in water treatment, cleaning formulations, and metal processing. 

They are available in aminopolycarboxylate, phosphonate, and bio-based forms. Compliance with environmental safety standards ensures their responsible use in industrial and consumer products.

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Trilon® B

by BASF

Trilon® B by BASF is thylenediaminetetraacetic acid and its sodium and ammonium salts. Acts as a chelating agent and forms stable complexes. It is particularly effective for chelating heavy metal ions such as iron, manganese, and copper. Trilon® B is designed for use in industrial coating applications. The shelf of the grade is 2 years.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4404

by BASF

Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 by BASF is a partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, mainly inorganic pigments and viscosity reducer. <br><ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It combines the properties of a chelating agent and polyphosphate with those of an organic dispersant thus yielding highly concentrated, stable and low-viscosity inorganic pigment suspensions. </li><li>Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 is recommended architectural, industrial, paper and paper board coating. </li></ul>

Chelating / Complexing Agents