DTPA Chelating Agent Supplier Malaysia
- Also known as
- Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic Acid
- Pentetic Acid
DTPA is an industrial chelating agent whose full chemical name is diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, also known as pentetic acid. ChemTrade accepts Malaysia enquiries for DTPA free acid and specified sodium-salt forms, with the exact identity and concentration confirmed against the buyer's requirement.
Buyers commonly distinguish free acid powder from pentasodium or trisodium DTPA aqueous solution, and may request a particular solution concentration such as 40%. These are separate chemical forms rather than interchangeable names, so the enquiry should state the salt identity, active concentration and physical presentation required.
DTPA is used to sequester iron, manganese, copper and calcium in pulp and paper bleaching, textile processing, detergents, water treatment, electroplating, photographic chemistry and compatible personal-care formulations. It can be considered where alkaline or higher-temperature conditions make metal-ion control a central formulation requirement, while EDTA and phosphonate chelants remain separate products.
Agricultural micronutrient chelates such as Fe-DTPA are finished metal chelates and are not treated as aliases for DTPA on this page. Medical, nuclear-medicine and decorporation-therapy DTPA are also excluded; send the required industrial form, concentration, quantity and delivery location for quotation.
- Grade
- DTPA free acid, pentasodium DTPA, trisodium DTPA
- Appearance
- Powder or aqueous solution, depending on the specified acid or salt form
DTPA grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTPA free acid | powder | — | Chelating-agent formulations that specify the free acid rather than a sodium salt | — |
| Pentasodium DTPA | aqueous solution | — | Water-based industrial formulations requiring a soluble DTPA salt, with concentration stated by the buyer | — |
| Trisodium DTPA | aqueous solution | — | Industrial formulations that specifically require the trisodium salt and a stated solution concentration | — |
How to buy DTPA from ChemTrade
Request a quote for DTPA
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical form | DTPA free acid, pentasodium DTPA or trisodium DTPA as specified | — |
| Physical form | Powder or aqueous solution, depending on chemical form | — |
| Solution concentration | Confirm the required active concentration, including 40% solution where specified | — |
| Chelation targets | Iron, manganese, copper and calcium ions in compatible formulations | — |
DTPA applications
Common questions about DTPA
What is DTPA chelating agent?
DTPA is diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, also called pentetic acid. It is used to bind metal ions such as iron, manganese, copper and calcium in compatible industrial formulations.
Are DTPA free acid and pentasodium DTPA the same form?
No. The free acid and pentasodium salt have different chemical identities and physical presentations, so the required form must be named in the enquiry rather than treated as interchangeable.
When is DTPA considered instead of EDTA?
DTPA can be selected where a formulation needs iron or manganese control under alkaline or higher-temperature conditions. EDTA remains a separate chelating agent and should be ordered by its own name.
Does this DTPA page include Fe-DTPA micronutrient chelate?
No. DTPA may be used to prepare micronutrient chelates, but Fe-DTPA and other finished metal chelates are separate products that must be specified by their exact identity.
Does this page cover medical or nuclear-medicine DTPA?
No. This page covers DTPA for industrial formulation and processing enquiries and does not represent radiopharmaceutical, diagnostic or decorporation-therapy products.
What details are needed for a DTPA quotation?
State whether the requirement is free acid, pentasodium DTPA, trisodium DTPA or another clearly identified form, then provide concentration, quantity and delivery location. Packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.