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Quantitative Determination of NTA and Other Chelating Agents in Detergents by Potentiometric Titration with Copper
1Niitaka Co., Ltd.
Abstract:
Quantitative analysis of nitrilotriacetate (NTA) in detergents by titration with Cu2+ solution using a copper ion selective electrode was achieved. This method tolerates a wide range of pH and ingredients in detergents. In addition to NTA, other chelating agents, having relatively lower stability constants toward Cu2+, were also qualified with sufficient accuracy by this analytical method for model detergent formulations. The titration process was automated by automatic titrating systems available commercially.
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