EDTA

EDTA

Item No. STA-EDTA-01
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Description
Description
Chelating agent able to bind metal ions (e.g. sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and many more). Widely used in the cosmetic industry for various purposes. Tetrahydrated form.
Benefits
  • Co-preservative that enhances efficacy of preservatives and other antibacterial agents
  • Stabilizes emulsions, surfactants and foam-builders
  • Enhances antioxidant effects of natural antioxidants as e.g. vitamin C and E
  • Stabilizes the pH value
Use
Typical concentration 0.1-0.5% (Note: EDTA increases pH value!). For external use only.
Applications
To stabilize and/or help preserve all kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, makeup products, sunscreen products.
CAS
13235-36-4
INCI
Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt)
composition
Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt)
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white powder, no odor
Solubility
Water-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
China
Raw Material Source
Ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide
Manufacture
EDTA is manufactured synthetically from ethylenediamine together with formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide yielding the sodium salt which is subsequently converted to an acid.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2915290000