Physical Properties
Grades & Packaging
Industrial Applications
Chelating Agents (EDTA)
Primary feedstock for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and related chelating agents used in water treatment, cleaning, and agriculture.
Epoxy Curing Agents
Curing agent for epoxy resins in coatings, adhesives, and composites. Reacts with epoxide groups to form cross-linked networks.
Fungicides & Agrochemicals
Intermediate in synthesis of ethylenebisdithiocarbamate (EBDC) fungicides including maneb and zineb used in crop protection.
Textile Softeners
Feedstock for imidazoline-based textile softeners and fabric conditioners.
Corrosion Inhibitors
Component in corrosion inhibitor formulations for oil and gas pipelines and metalworking fluids.
Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Intermediate in synthesis of antihistamines, antifungals, and other pharmaceutical compounds.
Safety & Regulatory
Corrosive & Flammable — Strong Sensitizer
EDA is corrosive to skin and eyes, flammable, and a respiratory sensitizer. Use appropriate PPE. SDS available upon request.
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Get a QuoteEDA vs. Alternatives
Ethylenediamine (EDA) is a fundamental diamine building block used in epoxy curing, chelation chemistry, and agricultural intermediates. Here's how it compares to related amines.
| Attribute | EDA | DETA | Piperazine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amine Groups | 2 primary amines — highly reactive | 3 amines — two primary, one secondary | 2 secondary amines — cyclic structure |
| Molecular Weight | 60.1 g/mol — smallest diamine | 103.2 g/mol | 116.2 g/mol |
| Epoxy Cure | Fast cure — short pot life, high exotherm | Moderate — better pot life than EDA | Slow — long pot life, low color |
| Chelation | EDTA precursor — 2 coordination sites | 3 coordination sites — stronger chelation | 6 coordination sites — strongest |
| Primary Use | EDTA synthesis, epoxy curing, agricultural | Epoxy curing, fuel additives, paper | Nylon-6,6 monomer |
Industries We Supply EDA To
Chemical Synthesis
EDA is the primary raw material for EDTA synthesis and a key intermediate for imidazoline corrosion inhibitors, fungicides, and other specialty chemicals.
EDA supply in Houston, TXEpoxy Systems
Used as a fast-cure epoxy hardener in industrial coatings, flooring systems, and adhesives where rapid cure and chemical resistance are required.
EDA supply in Beaumont, TXAgriculture & Crop Protection
EDA is an intermediate in the synthesis of fungicides, herbicides, and chelated micronutrient fertilizers used in commercial agriculture.
EDA supply in Lubbock, TXTextile Processing
Used in textile wet processing as a fiber lubricant, softener intermediate, and component of dye-fixing agents for cotton and synthetic fibers.
EDA supply in Dallas, TX