Very Disliked
EDTA
Explained
EDTA is the shortened name for ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent and used to stabilize products.
Chelating Agents are used to prevent trace metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This can prevent unwanted reactions or changed efficacy of products.
See all 717 products with EDTA
Users who like it
6%
Users who avoid it
94%
Alternative names
Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
40%
References
Products with EDTA
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33756
INCI Name
EDTA
INN Name
edetic acid
EC #
 200-449-4
All Functions
Chelating
