Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Toxic to reproduction (Repr. 1B). Banned in EU cosmetics since December 2023. Its salt Pentasodium Pentetate (CAS 140-01-2) is also banned under the same regulation. Do not use in any EU or UK-destined products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU safe in cosmetics?
Toxic to reproduction (Repr. 1B). Banned in EU cosmetics since December 2023. Its salt Pentasodium Pentetate (CAS 140-01-2) is also banned under the same regulation. Do not use in any EU or UK-destined products. The EU classifies Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU allowed in the EU?
Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU do in cosmetics?
Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU functions as: Chelating agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67-43-6 (EC 200-652-8).
What is the Margin of Safety for Pentetic Acid ⚠️ BANNED IN EU?
not established 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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