Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[[(2-hydroxyethyl)imino]dimethylene]bisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
What does it do?
Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate 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
Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate 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 Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate?
Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [[(2-hydroxyethyl)imino]dimethylene]bisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
Is Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Hydroxyethylamino Bismethylphosphonate is 22036-78-8.
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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