Tetrapotassium Etidronate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetrapotassium (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonate
What does it do?
Tetrapotassium 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.
Tetrapotassium 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 Tetrapotassium Etidronate?
Tetrapotassium Etidronate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrapotassium (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonate
Is Tetrapotassium Etidronate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tetrapotassium Etidronate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrapotassium Etidronate do in cosmetic products?
Tetrapotassium Etidronate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Tetrapotassium Etidronate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetrapotassium Etidronate is 14860-53-8.
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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