Widely used in pharmaceuticals to stabilize formulations by chelating metal ions that can catalyze degradation reactions. Prevents discoloration and loss of potency in injectable solutions, especially antibiotics and vitamins. Commonly added to cosmetics and personal care products like shampoos, lotions, and liquid soaps to improve product stability by binding trace metals that promote oxidation and rancidity. Employed in water treatment to sequester calcium and magnesium ions, helping to prevent scale formation and improve the efficiency of detergents and cleaning agents. Used in clinical settings as an anticoagulant in blood collection tubes, particularly for preserving samples where calcium-free conditions are required. Applied in agriculture to correct micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron deficiency, in plants by keeping metal nutrients soluble and available for uptake. Utilized in food industry as a preservative to extend shelf life by inhibiting metal-induced spoilage and enzymatic browning in canned and processed foods.