This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

