Biodegradable chelating agents GLDA, Polyepoxysuccinic acid (PESA) Aquapharm is committed to continuous quality and performance improvement. Our products are rigorously tested before reaching the market. Our innovation efforts are geared to create products which are increasingly green & biodegradable. Biodegradable chelating agents Aquapharm offers a biodegradable chelant GLDA and Polyepoxysuccinic acid which is a viable alternative to NTA and EDTA. Aquapharm GLDA is NTA free and more than 50% of its carbons come from plant sources. GLDA is classified as readily biodegradable as per OECD 301D tests. In trials, GLDA has proved to have an optimal balance between biodegradability, metal chelation and ease of use. Polyepoxysuccinic and GLDA has uses in Industrial Cleaning, Food Processing, Personal Care, Kitchen Cleaning and Automatic Dishwashing amongst many others. GLDA is free from genetically modified raw materials and is not irritating to the skin or eyes Metal ions influence chemical processes as well as performance of many products. A wide range of problems associated with metal ions can be solved using chelating agents. Historically EDTA, NTA were the work horses of many industrial processes such as homecare, detergent, industrial cleaners, etc. However, EDTA is non- biodegradable chelating agent and NTA is carcinogen. As a result, the need to develop new green chemistry arose. The new biodegradable chelant, GLDA is derived from renewable sources with better ecological and toxicological profiles. Key unique differentiations offered by GLDA:
Environmentally Friendly Technology – GLDA is classified as readily biodegradable (>60% degraded within 28 days) according to the internationally recognized OECD 301D test. Wide range of operating window – GLDA operates across wide range of pH making it conducive to use in strongly alkaline hard surface cleaning applications that includes food processing, kitchen cleaning and automatic dishwashing products. Formulation flexibility, compatibility and Synergy– There is an increased interest in the use of GLDA in disinfectant formulations. Like EDTA, GLDA can be used together with biocides to improve the biocidal performance of a disinfection system. Offers unique opportunity for skin friendly personal care product development – GLDA is also used in personal care products. GLDA is free from genetically modified raw materials and is not irritating to skin or eyes, these properties are suitable in the development of new personal care products.