Dipotassium EDTA

AKA: Edetate dipotassium, Edetate dipotassium anhydrous, 2001-94-7, Dipotassium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Edetate dipotassium [USAN], (Ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetate dipotassium salt
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Clean
Dipotassium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Formula
C10H14K2N2O8
Mol. Weight
368.42
CAS #
2001-94-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
A chelating agent developed in the mid-20th century as a metal-binding compound. Used in cosmetics to sequester trace metals and prevent oxidation and discoloration of products.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR