A chelating agent that binds metal ions.
What it is
Tetrasodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It binds metal ions from water and raw materials, which helps keep the formula stable and supports preservatives.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, soaps and creams.
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.
Chelating agents are used at low levels as formulation aids.
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 (1021)
- Pro-V Active Nutri-Plex Smooth & Sleek Shampoo · Pantene
- Football Season 3-in-1 Hair, Face & Body Wash · Bath & Body Works
- Deluxe Beauty Soap · Tibet
- Hair Care Damaged Hair Shampoo with Keratin · Amalfi
- Peppermint Reviving Pumice Foot Scrub · The Body Shop
- Lash Sensational® Sky High · Maybelline
- The Falsies® Surreal · Maybelline
- Lash Sensational® · Maybelline
- THE COLOSSAL® CURL BOUNCE · Maybelline
- False Lash Effect Raven řasenka · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Max Out podkladová báze · Max Factor
- Divine Lashes řasenka · Max Factor