Nitrilotriacetic Acid (NTA) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- NTA
- Triglycine
Nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) is an aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent used to bind calcium, magnesium, iron, copper and other polyvalent metal ions. ChemTrade handles enquiries from buyers seeking an NTA chelating agent supplier in Malaysia for industrial formulations and processes.
The free acid is a colourless to white crystalline solid and is poorly soluble in water. Commercial requirements also commonly specify trisodium nitrilotriacetate, or trisodium NTA, as a powder, granule or aqueous solution, and the acid and salt forms should be identified separately in an enquiry.
NTA is used in detergents, industrial and institutional cleaning, water treatment, textile processing, bleach stabilisation, pulp and paper bleaching, metal cleaning, electroplating, electronics processing, photographic processing and rubber polymerisation. The required chemical form and active-content specification depend on the formulation and process.
Send the exact form, specification, quantity, packing preference and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation, delivery route and timing are confirmed with the quotation.

- CAS number
- 139-13-9
- Formula
- N(CH2CO2H)3
- Grade
- free acid, trisodium salt
- Appearance
- Colourless to white crystalline solid in free acid form
Nitrilotriacetic Acid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrilotriacetic acid free acid | crystalline powder | — | Processes that specifically require the free acid form of the chelating agent. | — |
| Trisodium nitrilotriacetate dry form | powder or granule | — | Detergent, institutional cleaning, textile and other dry or dissolved process formulations. | — |
| Trisodium nitrilotriacetate solution | aqueous solution | — | Liquid cleaning, water-treatment and process formulations that require solution dosing. | — |
How to buy nitrilotriacetic acid from ChemTrade
Request a quote for nitrilotriacetic acid
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Free acid appearance | Colourless to white crystalline solid | — |
| Free acid solubility | Poorly soluble in water | — |
| Commercial form selection | Free acid or trisodium salt in dry or aqueous form | — |
Nitrilotriacetic Acid applications
Common questions about nitrilotriacetic acid
What is the difference between nitrilotriacetic acid and trisodium NTA?
They are distinct chemical forms. The free acid is nitrilotriacetic acid, while trisodium NTA is trisodium nitrilotriacetate; specify the exact form required by the formulation.
Which NTA form is used in cleaning formulations?
Trisodium nitrilotriacetate is the common commercial salt form for detergent and cleaning applications, used as dry material or an aqueous solution according to formulation needs.
What does NTA mean on this product page?
NTA means nitrilotriacetic acid, an aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent. Use the full chemical name or specify trisodium NTA when the salt form is required.
Which details should be included in an NTA enquiry?
State the free acid or trisodium salt form, powder, granule or solution requirement, active-content specification, quantity, packing preference and delivery location.
Does this page cover Ni-NTA resin for protein purification?
No. This page covers industrial nitrilotriacetic acid and its trisodium commercial forms, not nickel-charged NTA resins or protein-purification products.
What packing and documents are available for NTA?
Send the required physical form, quantity, packing preference and document list with the enquiry. Packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
