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Disodium EDTA

乙二胺四乙酸二钠

Also known as: EDTA

What it does

  • Chelating agent
  • Preservative booster
  • Stabilizes formulations

Evidence

Strong evidence

CIR safe. Binds metal ions that could destabilize products.

Skin types

Well suited for: All

Non-active. Purely functional.

Irritation potential
Very Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy

Safe at cosmetic concentrations.

Good to know

Helps preservatives work better by binding metal ions from water. Very common but unexciting ingredient.

Related ingredients

Phenoxyethanol Methylparaben Propylparaben Methylisothiazolinone Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate

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