Process for working up an aqueous solution or slurry of a complexing agent

摘要

The present invention is directed towards a process for working up a reaction mixture selected from aqueous solutions and aqueous slurries, said reaction mixture containing at least one compound (C) selected from methylglycine diacetate, glutamic acid diacetate and from their respective salts, wherein the process according to the invention comprises the step of treating said reaction mixture with at least one inorganic compound (S) bearing at least one sulphur atom with an oxidation number in the range of from 2 to 4.