Other ingredient
Tetrasodium EDTA
The fully neutralized tetrasodium salt of EDTA, used as a chelating agent to sequester metal ions and improve the stability and performance of cosmetic preservative systems.
Also known as: edta tetrasodium, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
chelator
Benefits
- ✓Binds trace metal ions to improve formula stability and preservation efficacy
- ✓Extends product shelf life
Watch for
- ⚠Poorly biodegradable; environmental persistence concern
- ⚠Regarded as safe at cosmetic concentrations by CIR
