A chelating agent that binds metal ions.
What it is
Disodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It binds metal ions present in water and raw materials, which helps keep the formula stable and supports preservatives.
Where it is used
Creams, cleansers, shampoos and many water-based 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.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (2799)
- Peach Cleansing Cream · Smuuti
- Watermelon Dew Toner Mist · Smuuti
- Watermelon Dew Serum · Smuuti
- Watermelon Jelly Cream · Smuuti
- Double Cleansing Duo For Dry Skin · Smuuti
- Soft Lips Starter Pack · Smuuti
- Complete Dry Skin Routine · Smuuti
- Pear Balance Toner · Smuuti
- Pear Balance Serum · Smuuti
- Complete Oily/Combo Skin Routine · Smuuti
- Day To Night Moisturizer Duo · Smuuti
- Peach Barrier Serum · Smuuti