Dipotassium Edta
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dipotassium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
What does it do?
Dipotassium Edta 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
Dipotassium 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 Dipotassium Edta?
Dipotassium Edta is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dipotassium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Is Dipotassium Edta allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dipotassium Edta is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dipotassium Edta do in cosmetic products?
Dipotassium Edta is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Dipotassium Edta?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dipotassium Edta is 2001-94-7.
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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