Its primary uses include:
1. **Food Industry**: As a preservative and stabilizer in processed foods and beverages to prevent color and flavor changes caused by trace metals.
2. **Cosmetics and Personal Care Products**: In skincare and hair care products to improve stability and enhance efficacy by preventing metal ions from interfering with the product's formula.
3. **Pharmaceuticals**: In pharmaceuticals to improve the stability and effectiveness of medications.
4. **Cleaning Products**: In detergents and cleaning agents to improve their effectiveness by softening water and removing metal ions that can interfere with cleaning processes.
5. **Water Treatment**: In water