Is Disodium EDTA-Copper safe in cosmetics?
Disodium EDTA-Copper has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Disodium EDTA-Copper
Also known as: Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(carboxy-kO)methyl]glycinato-kN,kO]](4-)]-, sodium (1:2), (OC-6-21)-, Cuprate(2-), [(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]-, disodium, Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)- N,N',O,O',ON,ON']-, disodium, (OC-6-21)-, Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(carboxy-kO)methyl]glycinato-kN,kO]](4-)]-, disodium, (OC-6-21)-, Sodium [(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]cuprate(II) (+10 more)
INCI: DISODIUM EDTA-COPPER
Disodium EDTA-Copper (CAS 14025-15-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent, chelating agent, colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max < 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Astringent, chelating agent, colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
copper;disodium;2-[2-[bis(carboxylatomethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxylatomethyl)amino]acetate
InChIKey
KCFCAUKZKOSSBI-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
< 0.5%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
FDA restricts use to coloring of shampoos only. Cannot be used in leave-on products in the US.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disodium EDTA-Copper.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Chelating agent
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Disodium EDTA-Copper.
Regulatory Flags
Restricted
Environmental
Known Synonyms
Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(carboxy-kO)methyl]glycinato-kN,kO]](4-)]-, sodium (1:2), (OC-6-21)-
Cuprate(2-), [(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]-, disodium
Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)- N,N',O,O',ON,ON']-, disodium, (OC-6-21)-
Cuprate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-[(carboxy-kO)methyl]glycinato-kN,kO]](4-)]-, disodium, (OC-6-21)-
Sodium [(ethylenedinitrilo)tetraacetato]cuprate(II)
Bovi-Cu
Chelest Cu 40
Copper disodium EDTA
Copper disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Disodium (ethylenediaminetetraacetato)cuprate(2-)
Disodium cupric EDTA
EDTA copper disodium salt
EDTA disodium copper salt
NSC 7346
EINECS No.: 237-864-5
Chemical Function
Astringent
Chelating agent
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Personal care
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disodium EDTA-Copper allowed in the EU?
Disodium EDTA-Copper EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: < 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disodium EDTA-Copper do in cosmetics?
Disodium EDTA-Copper functions as: Astringent, chelating agent, colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14025-15-1.
Is Disodium EDTA-Copper used outside cosmetics?
Disodium EDTA-Copper also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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