EDTA is a polyaminocarboxylic acid and chelating agent. It binds a wide range of polyvalent metal ions, including calcium. Applications include water treatment, detergents, cleaning products and personal-care formulations. It is also used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, food additives, preservatives and chemical analysis. Recorded grades include food, pharma, technical and high-purity. Packaging formats include 25 kg bags, 500 kg big bags and bulk. Food use is subject to the applicable food-additive specification and permitted-use conditions. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions. Pharmaceutical use requires the applicable pharmacopoeia grade.