Tripotassium Edta
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tripotassium hydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
What does it do?
Tripotassium 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
Tripotassium 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 Tripotassium Edta?
Tripotassium Edta is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripotassium hydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Is Tripotassium Edta allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tripotassium Edta is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tripotassium Edta do in cosmetic products?
Tripotassium Edta is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Tripotassium Edta?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tripotassium Edta is 17572-97-3.
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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