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TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE

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COMMONLY FOUND IN

dish detergent or soap, dish washer laundry additive, stain remover dish detergent or soap, dish washer pods, powder

SYNONYMS

TARPINEL 4NL, (1-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE)DIPHOSPHONIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT, DEQUEST 2016, DEFLOC EN 43, PHOSPHONIC ACID, (1-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE)BIS-, TETRASODIUM SALT, TETRASODIUM (1-HYDROXYETHANE-1,1-DIYL)BIS(PHOSPHONATE), 1-HYDROXY ETHYLIDENE-1,1-DIPHOSPHONIC ACID TETRASODIUM SALT, Q27275911, 1-HYDROXY ETHYLIDENE-1,1-DIPHOSPHONIC ACID TETRASODIUM SALT (POWDER), 1-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE 1, 1- DIPHOSPHONIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT

Common Concerns

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Asthma / Respiratory
SOME

Skin Allergies & Irritation
No Data

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity
No Data

Cancer
No Data

Environment

Top Scoring Factors

Evidence of biodegradation; general systemic/organ effects; skin irritation/allergies/damage

Ingredient concerns

CONCERNS

HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT ISSUE	Level of Concern	Source

The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is persistent in the environment.	moderate	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
The European Union Ecolabel program reports this substance is not anaerobically degradable.	some	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
Harmful if swallowed Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
Causes skin irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
causes serious eye irritation Only in: Household Cleaners	some	European Chemicals Agency (ECHA): GHS Data from ECHA Website
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel concludes this substance is safe for use when formulated to be non-irritating.	some	Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR): CIR Assessments
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has low chronic toxicity to aquatic life	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database
European Union Ecolabel program data shows this substance has moderate acute toxicity to aquatic life Only in: Household Cleaners	low	EU Ecolabel: Detergents Ingredients Database