DISODIUM EDTA

Also known as: Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

DISODIUM EDTA

What it is

It is a synthetic ingredient used in cleansing products for foam enhancement. Also used in products containing metal agents to stabilise the formula and as a food additive.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below

Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)

European Union – CIR Safe to use, as per current practice
European Union – SCCS Data unavailable
US FDA Data unavailable
ASEAN guidelines Data unavailable

Safety in special situations

Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Cancer free Safe to use, as per current practice

Environmental and Ecological Concerns

Vegan

Biodegradable

Ecotoxicity

Natural/Synthetic

Attributes

Comedogenicity NNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Acne prone skin Safe for use

Sensitive skin Safe for use

Note

  • Disodium EDTA is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data.

Conclusion Disodium EDTA is safe as per the current practice of use, considering the low doses used in products.

References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  • https://european-union.europa.eu
  • https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
  • Lanigan RS, et al., Int J Toxicol.

Disclaimer

The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in