A chelating agent (chelating agents) that sequesters a variety of polyvalent cations. It is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as a food additive.
For the reduction of blood levels and depot stores of lead in lead poisoning (acute and chronic) and lead encephalopathy, in both pediatric populations and adults.
Categories
Acetates
Acids, Acyclic
Amines
Anticoagulants
Calcium Chelating Activity
Calcium Chelating Agents
Chelating Agents
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
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