Dipotassium EDTA

AKA: Edetate dipotassium, Edetate dipotassium anhydrous, 2001-94-7, Dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Edetate dipotassium [USAN], (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetate dipotassium salt

Synthetic

Chelating Agent

Clean

OriginSynthesized from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) and potassium hydroxide through acid-base neutralization. Produced by reacting EDTA with potassium compounds to form the dipotassium salt complex.

Dipotassium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

Formula

C10H14K2N2O8

Mol. Weight

368.42

CAS #

2001-94-7

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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

Reduces Inflammation

Fights Bacteria

Wound Healing

Binds metal ions

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Reviewed by CIR

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

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Concentration Guide

Leave-onNot reported

Rinse-off0.054%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2019 survey

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR