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What is the main purpose of EDTA?

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is a synthetic compound FDA-approved for treating lead poisoning. So, what is the main purpose of EDTA? It acts as a chelating agent, binding to metal ions and removing them from the body or inactivating them in products.