{"id":5401,"date":"2025-04-22T17:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/?post_type=product&p=5401"},"modified":"2025-04-22T17:51:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T17:51:55","slug":"mgda-3a-40-40-aqueous-solution-of-methylglycine-nn-diacetic-acid","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/product\/mgda-3a-40-40-aqueous-solution-of-methylglycine-nn-diacetic-acid\/","title":{"rendered":"MGDA 3A 40 (40% aqueous solution of Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid)"},"content":{"rendered":"

MGDA 3A 40: A Versatile Chelating Agent for Modern Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What is MGDA 3A 40?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

MGDA 3A 40<\/strong> refers to a 40% aqueous solution of Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid (MGDA)<\/strong> in its trisodium salt form. Also known as Trisodium MGDA<\/strong> or Trisodium salt of methylglycine diacetic acid<\/strong>, it is a powerful, biodegradable chelating agent. MGDA is part of a new generation of environmentally friendly chelators, designed to replace older compounds like EDTA, NTA, and phosphates in various formulations.<\/p>\n

The „3A“ typically refers to methylglycine diacetic acid<\/strong>, where \u201c3A\u201d alludes to its three acetic acid groups, and \u201c40\u201d indicates a 40% concentration in water.<\/p>\n

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Chemical Properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Chemical formula (trisodium salt)<\/strong>: C\u2087H\u2087NO\u2086Na\u2083<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Molar mass<\/strong>: ~271.1 g\/mol (trisodium salt)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Appearance<\/strong>: Clear to slightly yellow liquid (in solution form)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Solubility<\/strong>: Fully water-soluble<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH (of 40% solution)<\/strong>: Typically 10\u201311<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Applications of MGDA 3A 40<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Due to its strong chelating power and excellent biodegradability, MGDA 3A 40 finds uses across various industries:<\/p>\n

    1. Detergents and Cleaners<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Used in automatic dishwashing detergents (ADW)<\/strong> and laundry detergents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Prevents scale and soap scum by binding calcium and magnesium ions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Enhances cleaning efficiency, especially in hard water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Cosmetics and Personal Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        Acts as a stabilizer and improves the performance of active ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Common in shampoos<\/strong>, cleansers<\/strong>, and skin care<\/strong> products.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Industrial Cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Ideal for metal cleaning<\/strong>, bottle washing<\/strong>, and surface cleaning<\/strong> applications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Functions as a sequestering agent to improve the effectiveness of alkaline cleaners.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Water Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            Used in boiler water<\/strong>, cooling towers<\/strong>, and reverse osmosis systems<\/strong> to control scaling and corrosion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            5. Textile and Paper Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              Serves as a complexing agent in bleaching<\/strong>, dyeing<\/strong>, and finishing<\/strong> processes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              6. Agriculture<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                Helps chelate micronutrients (like iron, zinc, manganese), improving their bioavailability in fertilizers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Benefits of MGDA 3A 40<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  Eco-friendly<\/strong>: Rapidly biodegradable under OECD 301 guidelines (>60% in 28 days).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Highly effective<\/strong>: Comparable or superior to EDTA and NTA in binding metal ions like Ca\u00b2\u207a, Mg\u00b2\u207a, Fe\u00b3\u207a.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Safe profile<\/strong>: Low toxicity and not classified as a carcinogen or mutagen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Stable across pH range<\/strong>: Works in both acidic and alkaline environments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Compatible with many formulations<\/strong>: Doesn\u2019t interfere with surfactants or enzymes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  How is MGDA 3A 40 Made?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  1. Starting Material: Methylglycine (also known as sarcosine):\u00a0<\/strong>Sarcosine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative.<\/p>\n

                  2. Reaction with Chloroacetic Acid:\u00a0<\/strong>Sarcosine is reacted with chloroacetic acid in the presence of a base. This step introduces the acetic acid groups needed for chelation.<\/p>\n

                  3. Neutralization:\u00a0<\/strong>The resulting acid form (MGDA) is neutralized with sodium hydroxide to form the trisodium salt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

                  4. Dilution:\u00a0<\/strong>Finally, the trisodium MGDA is diluted with water to achieve a 40% concentration, creating the MGDA 3A 40 solution.<\/p>\n

                  This process is designed to be clean and efficient, with a focus on minimizing byproducts and environmental impact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  MGDA 3A 40: A Versatile Chelating Agent for Modern Industry What is MGDA 3A 40? MGDA 3A 40 refers to a 40% aqueous solution of Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid (MGDA) in its trisodium salt form. Also known as Trisodium MGDA or Trisodium salt of methylglycine diacetic acid, it is a powerful, biodegradable chelating agent. MGDA is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0"},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[21],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5401","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-detergents","7":"entry","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-simple","13":"col","14":"span_1_of_3","15":"owp-content-center","16":"owp-thumbs-layout-horizontal","17":"owp-btn-normal","18":"owp-tabs-layout-section","19":"has-no-thumbnails"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/5401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=5401"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=5401"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/matcochemicals.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=5401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}