Water Treatment: As a scale and corrosion inhibitor in cooling water systems, boilers, and industrial water treatment.

Oilfield Operations: Used to control scale deposition and prevent corrosion in drilling fluids, pipelines, and production equipment in the oil and gas industry.

Detergents and Cleaners: Added to household and industrial cleaning products as a chelating and sequestering agent to improve cleaning efficiency and counter the effects of metal ions.

Textile Industry: Utilized to control metal ions in dyeing processes and enhance color fastness.

Industrial Processes: Acts as a chelating agent and stabilizer in multiple industrial processes, including pulp and paper manufacturing, metal plating, and water-based coatings.

Pharmaceutical Industry: Employed as a complexing agent in certain pharmaceutical products to enhance stability and solubility.

Personal Care Products: Used in the formulation of personal care items, such as shampoos and body washes, to improve stability and protect against metal ion degradation.