A phosphonate chelating agent that binds metal ions.
What it is
Sodium diethylenetriamine pentamethylene phosphonate is the sodium salt of diethylenetriamine penta(methylene phosphonic acid), an aminophosphonate that binds metal ions in a formula. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent.
Where it is used
Found in hair colourants, bleaching products, shampoos and other 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 INCI name does not show how many of the acid groups are present as the sodium salt.
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.
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Clairol Colour Strong 8.1 Medium Ash Blonde 1 Pack · Clairol
- Clairol Colour Strong Hair Dye Light Ash Blond 9.1 each · Clairol
- Clairol Colour Strong Hair Dye Light Brown 6.0 each · Clairol
- Clairol Colour Strong Hair Dye Medium Brown 5.0 each · Clairol
- Clairol Colour Strong Hair Dye Dark Brown 4.0 each · Clairol
- Clairol Colour Strong Hair Dye Black 1.0 each · Clairol