In the field of chemical raw materials, EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) has long dominated the market as a traditional chelating agent. However, in recent years, a new green chelating agent called EDDS (ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid) has been quietly emerging. As an EDDS raw material supplier, we not only deeply understand the unique value of this product but also clearly recognize the development bottlenecks caused by insufficient market awareness.
EDDS has similar chelating capabilities to EDTA and can effectively complex metal ions, playing an important role in various fields such as detergents, personal care products, and agricultural fertilizers. However, the true advantage of EDDS lies in its excellent biodegradability—studies show that EDDS can achieve a biodegradation rate of over 80% within 28 days, while EDTA hardly degrades in the environment. This characteristic makes EDDS a veritable "environmentally friendly" chelating agent.
With increasingly stringent environmental regulations, the environmental benefits of EDDS are translating into significant market advantages. The EU REACH regulation has listed EDTA as a restricted substance, and many countries have begun to limit its use. In contrast, EDDS has not only passed the OECD 301B standard for biodegradability testing but has also been included in the EU Ecolabel's list of approved substances. These certifications are not only authoritative recognition of EDDS's value but also a market trend indicator, laying a solid foundation for the widespread application of EDDS.
Although the current price of EDDS is higher than that of EDTA, Lingfeng Biotech has successfully achieved the bio-synthesis of EDDS by leveraging its technological advantages in the field of synthetic biology. Our products feature high chiral purity and stable quality, effectively narrowing the price gap with EDTA. As the market gradually opens up, we are confident that we can continue to reduce this gap. "Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as gold and silver mountains." From the perspective of national policy direction, EDDS has significant advantages—it can not only avoid environmental governance costs and reduce corporate environmental risks but also effectively enhance brand image.
As an EDDS raw material supplier, Lingfeng Biotech actively advocates for downstream companies to try EDDS substitution solutions. We provide comprehensive technical support to help customers optimize formulations and ensure product performance is not affected. At the same time, we collaborate with multiple companies to conduct product application tests, using scientific data to address customer concerns and promote the widespread application of EDDS.
EDDS represents the future development direction of the chelating agent industry. Choosing EDDS is not only selecting a high-quality raw material but also embracing a sustainable future. Let us join hands to drive the green chemical revolution and together create a new era of environmental protection.
