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Pentasodium Pentetate

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

What is it?

Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate

What does it do?

Pentasodium Pentetate 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

Pentasodium Pentetate 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 Pentasodium Pentetate?

Pentasodium Pentetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate

Is Pentasodium Pentetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pentasodium Pentetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pentasodium Pentetate do in cosmetic products?

Pentasodium Pentetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.

What is the CAS number of Pentasodium Pentetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentasodium Pentetate is 140-01-2.

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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