Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid
INCI: CYCLOHEXANEDIAMINE TETRAACETIC ACID
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as causing skin and serious eye irritation and harmful if inhaled in GHS classification. Manufacturing handling must follow appropriate PPE; rinse-off products preferable if data gaps remain. Environmental persistence and metal-complexing capacity should be evaluated similarly to EDTA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Classified as causing skin and serious eye irritation and harmful if inhaled in GHS classification. Manufacturing handling must follow appropriate PPE; rinse-off products preferable if data gaps remain. Environmental persistence and metal-complexing capacity should be evaluated similarly to EDTA. The EU classifies Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid functions as: Chelating agent that binds metal ions and improves product stability.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 482-54-2 (cyclohexane-1,2-diamine-N,N,N',N'-tetraacetic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexanediamine Tetraacetic Acid?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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