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DISSOLVINE M-40

Dissolvine M-40 is used complexing agents in cleaner formulations, printing ink and paper production, textile auxiliaries, water treatment.
Dissolvine M-40 is used in bath, shower products, color cosmetic ethnic hair, hair color/dye, hair gel, hair spray, mousse, powder, shampoo, styling product, treatment, wipe.

CAS Number: 164462-16-2
EC Number: 423-270-5
(These refer to the MGDA trisodium salt, the main chelating component.)
INCI Name: Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
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Chemical Family: Aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent (aminopolycarboxylic acid trisodium salt).
Product Form: Aqueous solution (typically around 39–41 % active MGDA-Na₃)
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈NO₆·3Na (often written as MGDA-Na₃)
Molecular Weight: ~271.1 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid, trisodium salt, MGDA-Na₃, Trisodium dicarboxymethyl alaninate, Trisodium methylglycine diacetate, Trisodium α-alaninediacetic acid, Alpha-ADA trisodium salt, Methylglycine-N, N-diacetic acid, trisodium salt, Trisodium salt of methylglycine diacetic acid, Recommended use: Cleaning Compounds, Copper Plating, Dairy Cleaners, Detergents, Dishwash, Detergents, Electroplating, Green Products, Lime Soap Dispersant, Machine Dishwash, Oil & Gas Processing, Textile, Water Softener, Water Treatment

Dissolvine M-40 is a high-purity, versatile, and environmentally friendly chelate.
Its applications include effectively replacing phosphorous-containing builders in dishwashing detergents, as Dissolvine M-40 forms stable, water-soluble metal complexes with potentially harmful metal ions.

Dissolvine M-40 has a clear, colorless to light yellow appearance.
Dissolvine M-40 effectively replaces phosphorous containing builders in dishwashing detergents.
Dissolvine M-40 enhances the cleaning power of a cleaner / detergent by sequestering hard water ions from water and dirt.

Dissolvine M-40 prevents the deactivation of surfactants from hard water metal ions.
Dissolvine M-40 also deactivates transition metal ions thus stabilizing detergents that contain peroxides.
Dissolvine M-40 is a 40% MGDA solution in water.

Dissolvine M-40 is diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid, pentasodium salt, 40% aqueous solution.
Dissolvine M-40 acts as a sequestering agent, forming stable, water-soluble chelates with polyvalent metal ions in a wide pH range.
In personal care and cosmetics for controlling metal catalyzed decomposition for better shelf life, controlling water hardness and prevention of precipitation, boosting the performance of preservatives

USES and APPLICATIONS of DISSOLVINE M-40:
Household cleaning Dissolvine M-40 effectively replaces phosphorous containing builders in dishwashing detergents.
Dissolvine M-40 enhances the cleaning power of a cleaner / detergent by sequestering hard water ions from water and dirt.
Dissolvine M-40 prevents the deactivation of surfactants from hard water metal ions.

Dissolvine M-40 also deactivates transition metal ions thus stabilizing detergents that contain peroxides.
Industrial & Institutional cleaning Dissolvine M-40 forms stable, water-soluble metal complexes with all potentially harmful metal ions.
Dissolvine M-40 dissolves existing and prevents new scales from causing problems in water circulation equipment (in e.g. the power, brewing, and sugar industries).

Because of Dissolvine M-40's low molecular weight this chelate performs very well in short contact cleaning.
Dissolvine M-40 is very suitable as a metal carrier, a stabilizer of process baths and for neutralizing trace impurities.
Dissolvine M-40 can be used in e.g. alkaline Zinc and electroless Copper plating.

In cleaning applications, Dissolvine M-40, will outperform widely used builders like phosphates, citrates, gluconates and zeolites due to its stronger bonds with hard water ions.
Dissolvine M-40 has an assay of min. 81 weight percent.

Dissolvine M-40 has three carboxylic groups and, together with the central nitrogen atom, these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with divalent and trivalent metal ions.
The small molecular size of Dissolvine M-40 enables rapid action at low temperatures and short contact time.

The Dissolvine M-40 trisodium salt is fully REACH registered.
Dissolvine M-40 is the excellent low toxicity and low ecotoxicological profile allow for non-dangerous labeling.
Dissolvine M-40 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States.

Dissolvine M-40 is a strong chelate for hard water and transition metal ions.
Using Dissolvine M-40 as an ingredient in cleaning formulations improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities.
This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW).

Since Dissolvine M-40 is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.
Dissolvine M-40 is used complexing agents in cleaner formulations, printing ink and paper production, textile auxiliaries, water treatment.

Dissolvine M-40 is a 40 weight percent solution of Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid trisodium salt (MGDA) in water.
MGDA is a fast-working, strong builder with excellent ecological properties, being readily biodegradable and not labelled as dangerous.
This makes MGDA an ideal replacement for ingredients under regulatory pressure, such as phosphates (which are banned in various regions due to water eutrophication) in automatic dish washing (ADW) and laundry.

Dissolvine M-40 is a drop-in replacement for NTA in industrial and institutional cleaners.
In cleaning applications, Dissolvine M-40, will outperform widely used builders like phosphates, citrates, gluconates and zeolites due to its stronger bonds with hard water ions.

Dissolvine M-40 is a powerful chelator of hardness ions and transition metals.
Using MGDA as an ingredient in detergents and cleaning products enhances their cleaning properties, prevents scale formation, ensures whiteness and color retention during washing, and removes stains in dishwashers.

Since MGDA is also a powerful chelator of heavy metal ions such as Fe and Cu, it increases product stability and prevents the negative effects of transition metals.
Dissolvine M-40 is used in bath, shower products, color cosmetic ethnic hair, hair color/dye, hair gel, hair spray, mousse, powder, shampoo, styling product, treatment, wipe.

-Application of Dissolvine M-40:
*Complexing agent in the production of detergents, soap, and cosmetics.
*Stabilizer in bleaching and dyeing processes in the pulp, paper and textile industries.
*Scale remover in the oil industry.
*Metal cleaner.
*In many industries, Dissolvine M-40 is used for monitoring hardness ions and heavy metals.

-Industrial & Institutional cleaning uses of Dissolvine M-40:
Dissolvine M-40 forms stable, water-soluble metal complexes with all potentially harmful metal ions.
Dissolvine M-40 dissolves existing and prevents new scales from causing problems in water circulation equipment (in e.g. the power, brewing, and sugar industries).
Because of Dissolvine M-40's low molecular weight this chelate performs very well in short contact cleaning.

-Household cleaning uses of Dissolvine M-40:
Dissolvine M-40 effectively replaces phosphorous containing builders in dishwashing detergents.
Dissolvine M-40 enhances the cleaning power of a cleaner / detergent by sequestering hard water ions from water and dirt.

Dissolvine M-40 prevents the deactivation of surfactants from hard water metal ions.
Dissolvine M-40 also deactivates transition metal ions thus stabilizing detergents that contain peroxides.

-Metal treatment uses of Dissolvine M-40:
Dissolvine M-40 is very suitable as a metal carrier, a stabilizer of process baths and for neutralizing trace impurities.
Dissolvine M-40 can be used in e.g. alkaline Zinc and electroless Copper plating.

HIGHLIGHTS of DISSOLVINE M-40:
In household cleaning, Dissolvine M-40 effectively replaces phosphorous containing builders in dishwashing detergents.
Dissolvine M-40 enhances the cleaning power of a cleaner / detergent by sequestering hard water ions from water and dirt.
Dissolvine M-40 prevents the deactivation of surfactants from hard water metal ions.

Dissolvine M-40 also deactivates transition metal ions thus stabilizing detergents that contain peroxides.
In industrial & Institutional cleaning, Dissolvine M-40 forms stable, water-soluble metal complexes with all potentially harmful metal ions.

Dissolvine M-40 dissolves existing and prevents new scales from causing problems in water circulation equipment (in e.g. the power, brewing, and sugar industries).
Because of Dissolvine M-40's low molecular weight this chelate performs very well in short contact cleaning.

Dissolvine M-40 is also very suitable as a metal carrier, a stabilizer of process baths and for neutralizing trace impurities.
Dissolvine M-40 can be used in e.g. alkaline Zinc and electroless Copper plating.

POLYMER PROCESSING of DISSOLVINE M-40:
Dissolvine M-40, chemically identified as Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid, trisodium salt (MGDA), is a versatile and high-performance chelating agent designed for a variety of industrial and household applications.
Renowned for its ability to form stable, water-soluble metal complexes, Dissolvine M-40 effectively replaces phosphorus-containing builders in cleaning formulations, offering a more environmentally friendly solution.
With its low molecular weight, Dissolvine M-40 delivers excellent performance even in short contact cleaning processes.

BENEFITS of DISSOLVINE M-40:
Effective replacement for phosphorus-containing builders in detergents
Dissolvine M-40 enhances cleaning power by sequestering hard water ions

Dissolvine M-40 prevents deactivation of surfactants due to hard water metal ions
Dissolvine M-40 stabilizes detergents containing peroxides by deactivating transition metal ions

Dissolvine M-40 forms stable and water-soluble metal complexes with harmful metal ions
Dissolvine M-40 dissolves existing scales and prevents new scale formation

Great performance in short contact cleaning due to its low molecular weight
Versatile use in metal treatment and polymer processing

FUNCTIONS of DISSOLVINE M-40:
*Chelating Agent,
*Stabilizer

BENEFIT CLAIMS of DISSOLVINE M-40:
*Chelating,
*Chemical Stability, Cleaning,
*Low Toxicity,
*Scalp Protection Effect,
*Solubilizing,
*Stabilizing

ADVANTAGES of DISSOLVINE M-40:
A fast-acting, strong and biodegradable complexing agent with excellent environmental properties.
Ideal for replacing banned or restricted ingredients such as phosphates, phosphonates and NTA in dishwasher and laundry detergents.
At the very least, its properties are not inferior to those of Trilon M produced by BASF.
In cleaning products, Dissolvine M-40 is more effective than complexing agents such as phosphates, citrates, gluconates and zeolites, due to the fact that it forms stronger bonds with hardness ions.

POLYMER PROCESSING of DISSOLVINE M-40:
Dissolvine M-40 is a 40 weight percent solution of Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid trisodium salt (MGDA) in water.
Dissolvine M-40 is a fast-working, strong builder with excellent ecological properties, being readily biodegradable and not labelled as dangerous.

This makes Dissolvine M-40 an ideal replacement for ingredients under regulatory pressure, such as phosphates (which are banned in various regions due to water eutrophication) in automatic dish washing (ADW) and laundry.
Dissolvine M-40 is a drop-in replacement for NTA in industrial and institutional cleaners.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of DISSOLVINE M-40:
CAS Number: 164462-16-2
EC Number: 423-270-5
Chemical Family: Aminopolycarboxylate chelating agent (aminopolycarboxylic acid trisodium salt)
Product Form: Aqueous solution (typically around 39–41 % active MGDA-Na₃)
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈NO₆·3Na (often written as MGDA-Na₃)
Molecular Weight: ~271.1 g/mol
Physical State (typical product): Clear to light yellow aqueous liquid (~40 % in water)
Appearance: Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid
Odor: Slight mild ammonia-like (solution)
Density (20 °C): ~1.28–1.32 g/cm³ (aqueous product)

pH (1 % aqueous solution): ~10.0–12.0 (alkaline)
Solubility in Water: Fully miscible (highly water-soluble)
Partition Coefficient (Log Pow): < 0 (hydrophilic)
Viscosity: Low to moderate (e.g., ~25–55 mPa·s at 5–20 °C)
Boiling Point: ~105–110 °C (aqueous solution behavior)
Freezing Point: ≤ –15 °C (aqueous solution)
Auto-ignition/Flash Point: Not flammable under typical conditions
Chelation Strength: Strong for Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ and other divalent/trivalent ions

CAS Number: 164462-16-2
EC Number: 423-270-5
Molecular Formula: C₇H₈NO₆·3Na (MGDA-Na₃)
Molecular Weight: ~271.1 g/mol
Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid
Function: Strong chelating agent
Solubility: Completely miscible with water
Typical pH (1 % solution): 10.0–12.0

Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable
Substance/Trade Name: Dissolvine® M-40
Active Chemical Name: Methylglycine N,N-diacetic acid, trisodium salt (MGDA-Na₃)
INCI Name: Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate
Physical State (typical product) Clear to light yellow aqueous liquid (~40 % in water) Scribd
Appearance Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid Scribd
Odor Slight mild ammonia-like (solution) Cloudinary
Density (20 °C) ~1.28–1.32 g/cm³ (aqueous product) Scribd

pH (1 % aqueous solution) ~10.0–12.0 (alkaline) Scribd
Solubility in Water Fully miscible (highly water-soluble) Cloudinary
Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) < 0 (hydrophilic) Cloudinary
Viscosity Low to moderate (e.g., ~25–55 mPa·s at 5–20 °C) Scribd
Boiling Point ~105–110 °C (aqueous solution behavior) Cloudinary
Freezing Point ≤ –15 °C (aqueous solution) Scribd
Auto-ignition/Flash Point Not flammable under typical conditions Cloudinary
Chelation Strength Strong for Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Fe³⁺, Cu²⁺ and other divalent/trivalent ions.

FIRST AID MEASURES of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of DISSOLVINE M-40:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available