OriginSynthesized from beta-alanine and acetic acid or acetyl derivatives through chemical coupling reactions. Produced by esterification or amidation processes to form the diacetic acid chelating compound.
N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)-.beta.-alanine
Formula
C7H11NO6
Mol. Weight
205.17
CAS #
6245-75-6
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Removes Metal Ions
Binds metal ions
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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