Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid diammonium is an organic compound containing both ammonium and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is commonly employed as a chelating agent in a variety of industrial and medical applications, particularly within the food and pharmaceutical sectors. With strong metal ion binding properties, it chelates trace metals that might affect product quality or stability. Additionally, it serves as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes and functions as a clarifying agent in cosmetics and personal care products.