Pentasodium Pentetate
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Used as a chelating agent in cosmetics to prevent various
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What Is Pentasodium Pentetate?
Used as a chelating agent in cosmetics to prevent various mineral components from binding together and negatively affecting the formulation.
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Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
- EC Number
- 205-391-3
- Function
- Chelating
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