Trisodium HEDTA

INCI: TRISODIUM HEDTA

CAS Number
139-89-9
Function
Chelating agent (hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine triacetic acid trisodium salt)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed as safe for use in cosmetics in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation) at concentrate level; cosmetic use concentrations well below thresholds

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trisodium HEDTA safe in cosmetics?

GHS: H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritation) at concentrate level; cosmetic use concentrations well below thresholds The EU classifies Trisodium HEDTA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trisodium HEDTA allowed in the EU?

Trisodium HEDTA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trisodium HEDTA do in cosmetics?

Trisodium HEDTA functions as: Chelating agent (hydroxyethyl ethylenediamine triacetic acid trisodium salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139-89-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trisodium HEDTA?

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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