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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0119 |
Product Name | EDTA |
CAS | 13235-36-4 |
Structure | |
Description | Chelating agent able to bind metal ions (e.g. sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and many more). Widely used in the cosmetic industry for various purposes. Tetrahydrated form. |
Solubility | Water-soluble |
Appearance | Off-white powder, no odor |
Application | To stabilize and/or help preserve all kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, makeup products, sunscreen products. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt) |
Features And Benefits | Co-preservative that enhances efficacy of preservatives and other antibacterial agentsStabilizes emulsions, surfactants and foam-buildersEnhances antioxidant effects of natural antioxidants as e.g. vitamin C and EStabilizes the pH value |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 2915290000 |
INCI | Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt) |
Manufacture | EDTA is manufactured synthetically from ethylenediamine together with formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide yielding the sodium salt which is subsequently converted to an acid. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide |
Uses | Typical concentration 0.1-0.5% (Note: EDTA increases pH value!). For external use only. |