OriginHEDTA is synthesized from ethylenediamine and formaldehyde through condensation reactions with chelating acid compounds. The resulting compound is produced via multi-step organic synthesis to create the final chelating agent molecule.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)ethylenediaminetriacetic acid
Solubility Insoluble in most organic solvents
Formula
C10H18N2O7
Mol. Weight
278.26
CAS #
150-39-0
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder; Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Removes Metal Ions
Adds Opacity
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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