Synonym(s)
Amino Trimethylene Phosphonic Acid Pentasodium Salt; ATMP Na5; CAS number: 2235-43-0; Pentasodium hydrogen C,C',C''-nitrilotris(methylphosphonates); Phosphonic acid, P,P',P''-[nitrilotris(methylene)]tris-, sodium salt (1:5)
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Pentasodium aminotrimethylene phophate, the sodium salt ("sodium" means the element sodium) of tris(phosphonomethyl)amine (ATMP), is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a chelating agent (binds metal ions which could negatively influence the stability and quality of cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer