Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate
INCI: PENTASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAMETHYLENE PHOSPHONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Patent literature describes use to prevent discoloration in formulations containing benzimidazole-type UVB filters. Although fully phosphonated, verify no free ethylenediamine residues in supplier COA as ethylenediamine itself is a known sensitizer. Aquatic toxicity concerns for rinse-off products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate safe in cosmetics?
Patent literature describes use to prevent discoloration in formulations containing benzimidazole-type UVB filters. Although fully phosphonated, verify no free ethylenediamine residues in supplier COA as ethylenediamine itself is a known sensitizer. Aquatic toxicity concerns for rinse-off products. The EU classifies Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate allowed in the EU?
Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate do in cosmetics?
Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate functions as: Chelating agent; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7651-99-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentasodium Ethylenediamine Tetramethylene Phosphonate?
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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