Etidronic Acid

Etidronic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It is used in 81 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameETIDRONIC ACID
FunctionCHELATING
CAS number2809-21-4
EC number220-552-8
Prevalence81 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches210

Used in

Face Cleansers 29.6%Body Washes 27.2%Shampoos 9.9%Other Styling 8.6%Hair Masks 4.9%Other Haircare 2.5%

Frequently asked

What does Etidronic Acid do in skincare?
Etidronic Acid functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Etidronic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (29.6% of its uses).

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