EDTA
EDTA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It is used in 276 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,581 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | EDTA |
| Function | CHELATING |
| CAS number | 60-00-4 |
| EC number | 200-449-4 |
| Prevalence | 276 products (0.3% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,581 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 13.4%Serums 12.3%General Moisturizers 8.3%Body Washes 8%Conditioners 6.9%Toners 6.2%
Frequently asked
- What does EDTA do in skincare?
- EDTA functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is EDTA allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain EDTA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (13.4% of its uses).
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