Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate (MGDA-Na3)

Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate (MGDA-Na3) is a biodegradable chelating agent used in cosmetics, detergents and industrial cleaning.

Product Review

INCI Name: Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate

Chemical name: Methylglycinediacetic Acid Trisodium Salt

Synonym :MGDA 3NA; Trisodium Methylglycine-N,N-Diacetic Acid; N,N-Bis (Carboxylatomethyl) Alanine Trisodium Salt; Trisodium N-(1-Carboxylatoethyl) Iminodiacetate; Alanine, N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-, trisodium salt; N,N-Bis (carboxymethyl)-DL-alanine, trisodium salt; DL-Alanine -N,N-diacetic acid trisodium salt

CAS No.: 164462-16-2

Molecular Formula: C7H8NO6Na3

Molecular Weight: 271.1

Specifications

Test Item	MGDA 3NA Solid	MGDA 3NA liquid
Appearance	white granules	Light yellow or colorless transparent liquid
Purity	≥80.00%	≥40.00%
NTA	≤0.10%	——-
Ph	10.00-12.00	10.00-12.00
Density	——-	1.30-1.40
Color (Hazen)	——-	≤250.00
Heavy metals (Pb)	——-	≤30.00ppm
Fe (Fe2+)	——-	≤20.00ppm
Cl (Cl–)	——-	≤5.00%

MGDA 3NA Key Benefits

• Strong chelating agent
• Fast-Acting on Inorganic & Organic Soils
• Readily Biodegradable (OECD)
• Excellent Toxicological Profile – Favorable safety data with low eco-toxicity.
• Under EU Regulations – Classified as non-hazardous, no GHS hazard pictograms or signal word required within the EU.
• Stable Over Wide pH Range
• Suitable EDTA Alternative

MGDA 3NA Use

Personal Care

• Shampoo
• Facial cleanser
• Body wash
• Hand soap

Home Care

• Laundry detergent
• Dishwashing liquid
• Hard surface cleaner
• phosphate free formulation

Industrial Cleaning

• Metal cleaner
• CIP (Clean-in-Place) cleaner
• Institutional cleaner
• Compatibility

Anionic surfactants

• Nonionic surfactants
• Amphoteric surfactants
• Enzymes

Why Choose HSH Chemical

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
• AAA Enterprise Credit Evaluation
• TÜV Certificate
• OEM Packaging
• 10 years’ Export Experience

Packaging & Storage

Packaging

25kg/bag

25kg/drum

250kg/drum

1250kg/IBC drum

Storage

Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature in a well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight.

Shelf life: 12 months.

Stability: 12-month shelf life when stored properly.

Quality Assurance

Raw material inspection

Production monitoring

Final QC

Batch traceability

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Except samples, MOQ is 25kg. It is sent via FedEx or UPS.

Q2.Can you provide free samples?

Yes,free sample is available. You only be responsible for the freight from China to your destination.

Q3.Is your MGDA 3Na readily biodegradable?

Yes, MGDA 3Na readily biodegradable. It stands out due to its excellent ecological and toxicological profile.

Q4.Can MGDA 3Na replace EDTA in detergent formulations?

 MGDA 3Na is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional chelating agents like EDTA.

Q5.What is your payment method?

TT and LC are our usual used payment terms. In some special business or regions, we have VTB bank account, paypal.

Q6.How long is your production lead time?

It usually has cargoes in stock. For small quantities by express, it can be sent within 2 days after payment done,then about 3-5 days from forwarder. By ocean, it usually takes about 3-5 days after payment done from plant.

Reference

OECD Test No. 301: Ready Biodegradability

BASF introduces Neutrol® MGDA, a readily biodegradable complexing agent for personal care applications