Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[(ethylenenitrilo)bis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate 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
Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate 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 Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate?
Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[(ethylenenitrilo)bis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
Is Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Diethylenetriamine Pentamethylene Phosphonate is 22042-96-2.
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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