This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 53(1-Hydroxyethylidene)diphosphonic acid and its salts
- Product type
- (a) Hair product (b) Soap
- Maximum concentration
- (a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid)
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223