Synonym(s)
Etyhylenediaminetetraacetic acid
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EDTA is the acronym for 'ethylene-diamino-tetra-actate', ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. EDTA, a synthetically produced substance, is mainly used in cosmetics as sodium salt. EDTA acts as a chelating agent (forms complexes with metal ions which may influence the stability and/or appearance of cosmetic products).
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There are concerns against the use in cosmetic products due to the difficult degradability of the substance.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer