Disodium EDTA

What is Disodium EDTA?

Disodium EDTA is a vegan ingredient that stands for disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It is a chelating agent, which means it is able to bind to metal ions and remove them from a solution.

Where is Disodium EDTA from?

Disodium EDTA is a synthetic ingredient that is made in a laboratory through a chemical process. It is not derived from any specific plant or natural source.

Where is Disodium EDTA used?

Disodium EDTA is commonly used in personal care and beauty products as a preservative and stabilizer. It helps to prolong the shelf life of products by preventing the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms. It also helps to keep ingredients from separating and can improve the texture of products.

What are the benefits of Disodium EDTA?

Preservative

Disodium EDTA helps to prolong the shelf life of personal care and beauty products by preventing the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

Stabilizer

Disodium EDTA helps to keep ingredients from separating in personal care and beauty products, thus improving their texture and consistency.

Is Disodium EDTA safe to use?

Disodium EDTA is considered safe to use in personal care and beauty products in the concentrations typically used. However, like all ingredients, some people may have an allergic reaction or skin sensitization to it. It is always recommended to patch test before using it on the entire face.