Tetrasodium EDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It appears in about 2% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 792 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TETRASODIUM EDTA |
| Function | CHELATING |
| CAS number | 64-02-8 |
| EC number | 200-573-9 |
| Prevalence | 1,501 products (1.62% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 792 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 18.2%Shampoos 13.9%Body Washes 13.6%Serums 7.7%Toners 5.6%General Moisturizers 3.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Tetrasodium EDTA do in skincare?
- Tetrasodium EDTA functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tetrasodium 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 Tetrasodium EDTA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (18.2% of its uses).
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