tetrasodium
Quadruple sodium compound
Tetrasodium indicates a chemical compound containing four sodium atoms.
The term appears most often in ingredient lists for cleaning products and personal care items, where tetrasodium EDTA serves as a chelating agent that binds metal ions: The shampoo contains tetrasodium EDTA as a preservative.
Agent preventing spoilage
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
- sequestrantAgent binding unwanted ions
Chemical metal-ion capture
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- polyatomicHaving several atoms
anion · valence · electronegativity · solubility · dissociation · aqueous · stoichiometry · buffer
Chemical cleaning agent
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- boilerWater-heating vessel
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
heavy-duty · industrial-strength · sanitation · manufacturing · alkaline · descaling
preservative
Agent preventing spoilage
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- food-gradeSafe for food contact
sequestrant · shelf-life · toothpaste · skincare · formulation
chelation
Chemical metal-ion capture
- sequestrationAct of setting apart
- ligandMolecule that binds centrally
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
polyatomic · anion · valence · electronegativity · solubility · dissociation · aqueous · stoichiometry · buffer · pH
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
wastewater · heavy-duty · industrial-strength · sanitation · manufacturing · alkaline · descaling
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
tetra, tetrad, tetrahedron, tetrahedral, tetrapod, tetralogy, sodium, sodic, soda