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Chelating Agent

EDTA

CAS 60-00-4
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A chelating agent that binds metal ions, helping preservatives work and preventing rancidity. Skin-safe but environmentally persistent — clean-beauty brands often replace it with GLDA.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts preservative efficacy
  • Prevents discoloration
  • Stabilizes formulas

Known concerns

  • Environmental persistence
  • Mild eye irritant
  • Penetration enhancer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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