Tetrasodium EDTA
Category: Chelating Agent
Brief description: A polyvalent chelating agent used in cosmetics and personal care products to prevent the deterioration of the formula.
Benefits: Improves the stability of a product, prevents changes in odor, texture and consistency caused by presence of metal ions.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Generally suitable for all skin types, but could cause minor skin irritation in higher concentrations.
Target audience: All audiences.
Chemical composition: Tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).
Physical aspect: White, crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used in concentrations up to 0.2%.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Could cause minor skin and eye irritation in high concentrations.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, with concentration restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Non-biodegradable and potential environmental toxicity.
Brief description: A polyvalent chelating agent used in cosmetics and personal care products to prevent the deterioration of the formula.
Benefits: Improves the stability of a product, prevents changes in odor, texture and consistency caused by presence of metal ions.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Generally suitable for all skin types, but could cause minor skin irritation in higher concentrations.
Target audience: All audiences.
Chemical composition: Tetrasodium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA).
Physical aspect: White, crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Typically used in concentrations up to 0.2%.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Could cause minor skin and eye irritation in high concentrations.
Regulatory status: Approved for use in cosmetics, with concentration restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Non-biodegradable and potential environmental toxicity.
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