White crystalline solid; Odorless; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
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
A synthetic chelating agent developed in the mid-20th century as a salt of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). Used in cosmetics to bind metal ions and improve product stability.