OriginDerived from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), a synthetic chelating agent from the aminopolycarboxylic acid chemical family. Synthesized by reacting EDTA with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate to form the tripotassium salt.
Tripotassium hydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Formula
C10H13K3N2O8
Mol. Weight
406.51
CAS #
17572-97-3
Form
Powder
State
White crystalline solid; Odorless; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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