INCI name

SODIUM GLUCEPTATE

Sodium glucoheptonate

Chelatingreviewed

The sodium salt of a seven-carbon sugar acid, used as a chelating agent.

What it is

Sodium gluceptate is sodium D-glycero-D-gulo-heptonate, the sodium salt of glucoheptonic acid, a sugar acid with seven carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, an ingredient that binds metal ions.

Where it is used

Found in soaps, cleansing products 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.

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.

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