The sodium salt of DTPA, used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Pentasodium pentetate is the pentasodium salt of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA). CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, which binds metal ions in the formula.
Where it is used
Used in soaps, shampoos, shower gels, creams and hair 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.
Its role concerns the stability of the formula; the label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 1721Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate; Pentasodium Pentetate (INCI)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1490
Products with this ingredient (18)
- Olay Total Effects 7-In-1 Foaming Cleanser 100mL · Olay
- Paris Superior Preference 5CB Medium Chestnut Brown Warmer Haircolor · L'Oréal
- Keep My Curl Moisture Shampoo · ELEVEN
- Preferance 4.15 Caracas · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Excellence 5.5 Lys Mahognibrun · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Excellence 8.3 Lys Gyldenblond · L'OREAL NORGE AS
- Color Advance negro nº1 · Llongueras
- Savon Lavender & Chamomille · Palmolive
- Cream Antibacterial Pack Familiar · Unilever
- Cuida & Protege Antibacterial · Unilever
- Glicerina Sabonete Natural · Glower
- Glicerina Sabonete Mel · Glower