INCI name

TRISODIUM EDTA

Trisodium EDTA

Chelatingreviewed

A chelating agent.

What it is

Trisodium 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, cleansers, creams and many water-based 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.

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 (320)

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