EDTA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Edetic acid, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, 60-00-4, Edathamil, Sequestrol, Havidote, Titriplex, EDTA acid, Sequestrene aa
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Clean
1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-
Solubility 1000000
Formula
C10H16N2O8
Mol. Weight
292.24
CAS #
60-00-4
Form
Powder
State
Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid is a colorless crystalline solid. It is slightly soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its sp
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
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic chelating agent in the 1930s by German chemists. Widely adopted in cosmetics from the 1950s onward to bind metal ions, prevent oxidation, and improve product stability.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR