INCI name

TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE

Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine

Chelatingreviewed

An amino alcohol used as a chelating agent.

What it is

Tetrahydroxypropyl ethylenediamine is ethylenediamine in which all four hydrogen atoms on the nitrogens are replaced by 2-hydroxypropyl groups. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, which binds metal ions in the formula.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, masks and some 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.

The label does not show the concentration used or its role in the formula beyond the CosIng function.

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 (15)

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