murphyPENTASODIUM PENTETATE
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Not Clean
Pentasodium (carboxylatomethyl)iminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetraacetate
CAS #
140-01-2
Functions
CHELATING
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Final report on the safety assessment of pentasodium pentetate and pentetic acid as used in cosmetics.
Benes DM, Burnett CL
International journal of toxicology, 2008
Final report on the safety assessment of pentasodium pentetate and pentetic acid as used in cosmetics.
Benes DM, Burnett CL
International journal of toxicology, 2008
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 449)
Not Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 449)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 449)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
9 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 6 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 449)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng