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Data: Fair

Edta

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Other Concerns

Enhanced skin absorption, Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

SYNONYMS

● (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA- ACETIC ACID
● 3,6-BIS(CARBOXYMETHYL)- 3,6-DIAZAOCTANEDIOIC ACID
● 3,6-DIAZAOCTANEDIOIC ACID, 3,6-BIS(CARBOXYMETHYL)-
● ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-
● EDETIC ACID
● EDTA
● ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRA ACETIC ACID
● ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID
● GLYCINE, N,N 1,2ETHANEDIYLBIS[N(CARBOXYMETHYL)
● GLYCINE, N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDI YLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-
● N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDI YLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)- GLYCINE
● N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE
● N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE]

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation


EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, used to sequester and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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hair color and bleaching95 products
conditioner51 products
hair treatment/serum14 products
hair styling aide14 products
shampoo14 products
moisturizer10 products
facial cleanser7 products
tooth whitening6 products
hair-loss treatment5 products
bar soap5 products
styling gel/lotion5 products
hand cream4 products
liquid hand soap4 products
detangler4 products
toners/astringents3 products
facial moisturizer/treatment3 products
serums & essences3 products
antiperspirant/deodorant3 products
mask2 products
eye liner2 products
nail treatment2 products
recreational sunscreen2 products
body wash/cleanser2 products
baby sunscreen1 products
shaving cream1 products
makeup removing wipes1 products
hair spray1 products
after sun product1 products
nail polish1 products
eyelash glue1 products
blush1 products
lipstick1 products
body firming lotion1 products
facial cleansing wipes1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
depilatory1 products
mascara1 products
baby lotion1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as irritantCPS&Q - Classification & Labelling

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
48193 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • CPS&Q (Consumer Products Safety & Quality) formely known as ECB (European Chemicals Bureau). 2008. Classification and Labelling: Chemicals: Annex VI of Directive 67/548/EEC through the 31st ATP.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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