The trisodium salt of nitrilotriacetic acid, a chelating agent linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Trisodium NTA is the trisodium salt of nitrilotriacetic acid, a synthetic aminopolycarboxylic acid that binds metal ions. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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.
See the EU regulation section for what the Annex II entry covers and how it applies.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2019/831
Safety Gate alerts (EU)
3 alerts about dangerous cosmetics in the EU mention this substance. An alert concerns a specific product, usually one that breaks EU rules.
- FEETCALM SWEATY FEET MOUSSE (2025-03-06)
- FEETCALM DAILY HYDRATION MOUSSE (2025-02-18)
- FEETCALM CALLUS & HARD SKIN SPRAY (2024-12-11)