Chelating Agents

EDTA

CAS 60-00-4 EC 200-449-4
1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Chelating
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

1,2-Ethanediamine, N,N,N',N'-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
60-00-4
EC Number
200-449-4
INCI
EDTA
Category
Chelating Agents
Updated
Apr 2, 2026