Disodium Etidronate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium dihydrogen (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonate
What does it do?
Disodium Etidronate 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
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Disodium Etidronate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 53). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Disodium Etidronate?
Disodium Etidronate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium dihydrogen (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonate
Is Disodium Etidronate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Disodium Etidronate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Etidronate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Etidronate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Etidronate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Etidronate is 7414-83-7.
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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