Other Names: Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid

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):

Safety in special situations:

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

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

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

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Safe to use, as per current practice

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

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

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://european-union.europa.eu
3. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
4. 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