INCI name

TETRASODIUM IMINODISUCCINATE

Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate

Chelatingreviewed

A chelating agent that binds metal ions.

What it is

Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate is the tetrasodium salt of iminodisuccinic acid. CosIng lists its function as chelating: it binds metal ions in water that could otherwise affect stability, colour or foam.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels, cleansers and creams, sometimes in place of EDTA.

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.

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 (48)

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