Tetrasodium Edta
The mineral grabber.
What it does
Binds to minerals in water so they don't change how the product looks, feels or works.
Good to know
A very common helper ingredient that keeps formulas stable, especially in soaps and cleansers.
Often found in: Shower gels, Shampoos, Soaps
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.
- CIR: Final report on EDTA and its salts (2002) (Industry-funded)
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