TEA-EDTA

AKA: 60544-70-9, Triethanolamine EDTA, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Mono(triethanolamine) salt, Tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium trihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate, 2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxymethyl)amino]acetic acid;2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol
Plant-Derived
Chelating Agent
Not Clean
Tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium trihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Formula
C16H31N3O11
Mol. Weight
441.43
CAS #
60544-70-9
Form
Powder
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
The EDTA chelating agent was synthesized in 1935 and combined with triethanolamine by mid-20th century chemists. Developed to bind metal ions and prevent oxidation and discoloration in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR