A potassium salt of EDTA, used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Dipotassium EDTA is the dipotassium salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), a synthetic chelating agent that binds metal ions. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration actually used.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.