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Low Concern

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

For shoppers, EDTA helps ensure that cosmetic products maintain their intended quality, effectiveness, and appearance throughout their shelf life, even when exposed to hard water or trace metal contaminants.

Function & Common Use

Function

Chelating Agent

Category

Chelating Agent

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid safe to use in skincare?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. For shoppers, EDTA helps ensure that cosmetic products maintain their intended quality, effectiveness, and appearance throughout their shelf life, even when exposed to hard water or trace metal contaminants.

Is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid allowed in India?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid used for in cosmetics?

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid functions as: Chelating Agent. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

Identifiers

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