The upgrading of green chelating agents empowers detergents to achieve efficient decontamination and environmental protection upgrades

Chelating agents are indispensable functional additives in detergent formulations. Their main function is to chelate calcium and magnesium ions in water, soften water quality

Chelating agents are indispensable functional additives in detergent formulations. Their main function is to chelate calcium and magnesium ions in water, soften water quality, enhance the decontamination efficiency of surfactants, and prevent the redeposition of dirt. Recently, green phosphorus-free products represented by MGDA, GLDA and plant-based chelating agents have gradually replaced traditional phosphate and EDTA products, becoming an important direction for environmental protection upgrades in the detergent industry.
Traditional phosphorus-containing chelating agents may lead to eutrophication of water bodies, while EDTA products have poor biodegradability and a long environmental residue period. The new type of green chelating agent is made from natural amino acids, gluconic acid and other raw materials. It has good biodegradability, is environmentally friendly, and possesses wide pH adaptability and high-temperature stability. It can still maintain excellent chelating ability under complex conditions such as low temperature, high temperature and hard water. Adding green chelating agents to laundry liquid and powder can enhance the decontamination power, reduce the graying and hardening of fabrics, and maintain the color and softness of clothes.
In dishwasher-specific detergents, high-temperature resistant chelating agents can reach 60 ° C. It can stably function in a high-temperature and high-alkali environment of 80℃, effectively preventing the formation of scale on the inner walls of tableware and dishwashers, enhancing the drying effect, and reducing water residue. In industrial cleaning agents, chelating agents can work together to remove rust, scale and inorganic salt deposits on the surface of metals, protecting the substrate from corrosion.

A new ecological fertilization system is constructed by combining microbial agents with organic-inorganic compound fertilizers

A phosphorus-free, low-nitrogen and biodegradable future

A new ecological fertilization system is constructed by combining microbial agents with organic-inorganic compound fertilizers

A phosphorus-free, low-nitrogen and biodegradable future

Breakthroughs in bio-based surfactant technology are facilitating a low-carbon revolution in the detergent industry

2026-01-29