Very Disliked
Tetrasodium EDTA
Can worsen Eczema
These ingredients are known to be potential triggers for eczema. However, triggers vary greatly between individuals. Keep a diary to identify your personal triggers and work with a dermatologist to develop a gentle, effective routine.
Explained
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
See all 2,828 products with Tetrasodium EDTA
Users who like it
7%
Users who avoid it
93%
Alternative names
EDTA-4na
Tetrasodium
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
3%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Tetrasodium EDTA
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38569
INCI Name
TETRASODIUM EDTA
INN Name
edetate sodium
EC #
 200-573-9
All Functions
Chelating
