The Baypure® range of specialty additives are synthesized from maleic acid anhydride, ammonia and sodium hydroxide. This group of environmentally friendly, readily biodegradable chelating and dispersing agents are used to formulate home care, industrial and institutional cleaning products such as hard surface cleaners, dishwater detergents, and both liquid and powder laundry detergents. The Baypure® CX-100 is a proven effective alternative to EDTA for laundry detergents, and multi-purpose cleaning products.