EDTA POWDER

EDTA Na4

Description: Chelating agent able to bind metal ions (e.g. sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and many more). Widely used in the cosmetic industry for various purposes. Off-white powder, no odor. Easily soluble in cold water.

INCI Name: Tetrasodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tetrasodium salt)

Benefits:
Co-preservative that enhances efficacy of preservatives and other antibacterial agents, Stabilizes emulsions, surfactants and foam-builders. Enhances antioxidant effects of natural antioxidants as e.g. vitamin C and E, Stabilizes the pH value

Use: Typical concentration 0.1-0.5% (Note: EDTA increases pH value!). For external use only.

Applications: To stabilize and/or help preserve all kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, makeup products, sunscreen products.

Raw material source: Ethylenediamine, formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide

Manufacture: EDTA is manufactured synthetically from ethylenediamine together with formaldehyde, and sodium cyanide yielding the sodium salt which is subsequently converted to an acid.

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Function: Water softener, chelating agent.

Application: Soap, all kinds of water based and o/w emulsion products.

Description
Trade Name: EDTA Na4
INCI Name: Ethylene Diaminetetraacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt
Properties: Off-white powder; easily soluble in water
Use: Dissolve in water before used. Dosage 0.1 – 0.5%