Banned in EU

Trisodium Nta

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

What is it?

Trisodium nitrilotriacetate

What does it do?

Trisodium Nta 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

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Trisodium Nta is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1490), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Trisodium Nta?

Trisodium Nta is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium nitrilotriacetate

Is Trisodium Nta allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Trisodium Nta is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Trisodium Nta do in cosmetic products?

Trisodium Nta is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.

What is the CAS number of Trisodium Nta?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trisodium Nta is 5064-31-3.

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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: 30/07/2020