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Disodium EDTA
INCI: Disodium EDTA
In short · TL;DR
Category
Base & Functional
Effect
A stabilizer that sequesters metal ions, preventing product deterioration and discoloration to maintain quality.
Concentration
A common loading guideline is about 0.02-0.2%.
Effect
A stabilizer that sequesters metal ions, preventing product deterioration and discoloration to maintain quality.
Mechanism
A chelating agent. Sequesters metal ions in the formulation, suppressing oxidation and the deactivation or precipitation of the preservative system.
Typical concentration
A common loading guideline is about 0.02-0.2%.
Onset
Not applicable (stabilizing function).
Cautions
Excessive loading is unnecessary. Consideration for wastewater and the environment may be required in some cases.
Evidence & references
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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