A chelating agent made largely from plant-based glutamic acid.
What it is
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (GLDA) binds metal ions in water and raw materials, which helps keep formulas stable and supports preservatives. It is readily biodegradable and is often used as an alternative to EDTA.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, shampoos, creams and soaps.
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 (729)
- Creations Comfort: Magnolia & Almond Milk Shower Gel · Cussons
- Le savon liquide de Marseille · Proven-Orapi
- Le savon liquide de Marseille · Proven-Orapi
- Hemp Foot Protector · The Body Shop
- Shea Body Butter · The Body Shop
- Revolution Just Chillin' Cooling Shadow Stick · Revolution
- Grippy Serum Primer · Maybelline
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Sheet Mask · Lumene
- KIRKAS Radiance Boosting Sheet Mask · Lumene
- ANTI-AGE Smoothing Sheet Mask · Lumene
- Black Pine Overnight Total Revival Serum · KORRES
- Black Pine Plump-Up Sleeping Facial · KORRES