Edta (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer