Tetrasodium Edta
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
What does it do?
Tetrasodium Edta 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
Tetrasodium Edta 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 Tetrasodium Edta?
Tetrasodium Edta is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Is Tetrasodium Edta allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetrasodium Edta is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrasodium Edta do in cosmetic products?
Tetrasodium Edta is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Tetrasodium Edta?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetrasodium Edta is 64-02-8.
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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