Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[ethane-2,1-diylnitrilobis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid
What does it do?
Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid 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 Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid?
Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[ethane-2,1-diylnitrilobis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid
Is Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonic Acid is 15827-60-8.
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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