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.
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Also known as: Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid
EDTA is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.7% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
EDTA is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.
Of the 1 products in our database that have a known concentration of EDTA, they all have a concentration of 40% specified within their ingredient lists.
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Products with EDTA
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 33756
- INCI Name: EDTA
- INN Name: edetic acid
- EC #: Â 200-449-4
- All Functions: Chelating