Allowed in EU

Calcium Disodium Edta

A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium

What does it do?

Calcium Disodium Edta is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Chelating

    binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Calcium Disodium Edta is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Calcium Disodium Edta?

Calcium Disodium Edta is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium

Is Calcium Disodium Edta allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Calcium Disodium Edta is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Calcium Disodium Edta do in cosmetic products?

Calcium Disodium Edta is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.

What is the CAS number of Calcium Disodium Edta?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Calcium Disodium Edta is 62-33-9.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010