EDTA stands for EthyleneDiamineTetraAcetic acid (the
capitalization doesn't really belong there, it's just to show where
the abbreviation comes from). It's generally made from
ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide. though it can
also be prepared from ethylenediamine and chloroacetic acid. If you
regard any of those as "kitchen ingredients" remind me never to eat
at your house.