Trisodium Edta

The Basics On Trisodium Edta

What is Trisodium Edta?

Similar to tetrasodium EDTA. Used as a water-softening and chelating agent (a compound that binds…

What are other names for Trisodium Edta?

(ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRAACETIC ACID, TRISODIUM SALT, EDETATE TRISODIUM, GLYCINE, N,N 1,2ETHANEDIYLBIS[N(CARBOXYMETHYL), TRISODIUM SALT, GLYCINE, N,N’-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-, TRISODIUM SALT, N,N’-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)- TRISODIUM SALT GLYCINE, N,N’-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE], TRISODIUM SALT, TRISODIUM EDETATE, TRISODIUM EDTA, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE TETRAACETATE, TRISODIUM HYDROGEN ETHYL ENE DIAMINETETRAACETATE, TRISODIUM HYDROGEN ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE, TRISODIUM SALT GLYCINE, N,N’-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-, and TRISODIUM SALT N,N’-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS[N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE]

What is Trisodium Edta used for?

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

How Trisodium Edta is classified

Miscellaneous

Recommendations for using Trisodium Edta during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Trisodium Edta During Pregnancy

What we know about using Trisodium Edta while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Trisodium Edta from CIR

The CIR Expert Panel first reviewed the safety of EDTA and salts in 1998. The Panel concluded that EDTA, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Diammonium EDTA, Dipotassium EDTA, TEA-EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tripotassium EDTA, Trisodium EDTA, HEDTA, and Trisodium HEDTA are safe as used in cosmetic formulations as described in that report (identified as EDTA062019orig in the pdf). Minutes from the December 1998 and June 1999 are included in this packet (EDTA062019min). Because it has been at least 15 years since the report was published, in accord with CIR Procedures, the Panel should consider whether the safety assessment of EDTA and the relating salts should be re-opened. An exhaustive search of the world’s literature was performed for studies dated 1997 forward. A brief synopsis of the relevant data is enclosed (EDTA062019newdata). In addition, a data profile (EDTA062019prof) that indicates new data and data that were available in the original report is included.Also included for your review are current and historical use data (EDTA062019usetbl). The frequency of use significantly increased for both Disodium and Tetrasodium EDTA. According to VCRP data (EDTA062019FDA), Disodium and Tetrasodium EDTA are reported to be used in 12,509 and 7691 formulations, respectively, while in 1998 they were reported to be used in 1165 and 1285 formulations. In addition, Calcium Disodium EDTA and Tripotassium EDTA are now reported to be in use. In 1998, the maximum concentration of use was reported in EDTA (2% in hair products; rinse-off) and Trisodium EDTA (2% in bath soaps and detergents; rinse-off). According to 2019 concentration of use data (EDTA062019conc), the ingredient with the highest maximum concentration of use is Disodium EDTA, which is used at 3% in ‚Äúotherhair coloring preparations‚Äù. This ingredient was reported to be used at a maximum of 1% in bath products. Disodium EDTA is reported to have the highest concentration of use in leave-on products (0.85%; hair color sprays) and in products which would come in contact with the skin (0.6%; skin cleansing). All other in-use ingredients are reported to be used at 2% or less. If, upon review of the new studies and updated use data, the Panel determines that a re-review is warranted, a full draft amended report will be presented at an upcoming meeting

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Products where you might find Trisodium Edta

YUNI SHOWER SHEETS Large Body Wipes; ILIA Balmy Nights Lip Scrub; YUNI HOT HEAD Microveil Hair Treatment