Is Tetrapotassium Etidronate safe in cosmetics?
Tetrapotassium Etidronate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetrapotassium Etidronate
INCI: TETRAPOTASSIUM ETIDRONATE
Tetrapotassium Etidronate (CAS 14860-53-8 (tetrapotassium salt of etidronic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent — binds metal ions to improve product stability and prevent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 1.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
14860-53-8 (tetrapotassium salt of etidronic acid)
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Function
Chelating agent — binds metal ions to improve product stability and prevent oxidation
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
1.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; etidronic acid and salts are commonly used chelators; CIR has reviewed etidronic acid as safe in cosmetics
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrapotassium Etidronate allowed in the EU?
Tetrapotassium Etidronate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrapotassium Etidronate do in cosmetics?
Tetrapotassium Etidronate functions as: Chelating agent — binds metal ions to improve product stability and prevent oxidation. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14860-53-8 (tetrapotassium salt of etidronic acid).
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