Description

Chelators bind together ions that interfere with the effectiveness of the product they are added to.  Chelating agents are able to bind metal ions (e.g. sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and many more). In personal care products, metal ions will lessen foam and can make products less effective. Chelators also make the preservative sysytem of the product more effective. They help prevent soap scum and are used to control metal ions across a very broad pH range. Chelators improve product stability, and offer enhancements in performance areas like better rinsability, foaming, and can help extend shelf life of packaged products.

Both Disodium EDTA and Tetrasodium EDTA, are commonly used in cosmetics. Generally, the choice of which product to use is determined by the intended pH of your product. Disodium EDTA is commonly used in neutral to mildly acidic products.

EDTA catalyzes metal ions, which can be present in any water-based system.  These metal ions can react with formulation ingredients causing problems, including:  Spoilage, rancidity, degradation of vitamins and essential fatty acids, Fragrance degradation, discoloration, Haze formation, precipitation, poor foaming and rinsability performance.

EDTA also works synergistically with your preservative to improve preservative efficacy.

Country of Origin: USA

Purity: 99% min.

INCI: Disodium EDTA

Common Names: Disodium EDTA, Versene NA, Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Dissolvine NA, Sequestrene ,Trilon BD

Color: Crystalline white powder

Solubility: Water

PH: 4-6

Manufacturer suggested Usage :0.02 -0.2% Chelating agents should be added to the water phase of formulations early in the formulating process so product degradation can be prevented before it begins.

Common Uses/Benefits

EDTA is a good addition to soaps, hair products, creams and lotions. It is also used to neutralize Carbomer, or raise the pH of personal care formulations while providing additional benefits like extending shelf life. A good chelate enhances the efficacy of preservative systems.

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent chelating effectiveness
• Effective for a Variety of Metal Ions
• Improves Hard Water Performance
• Improves Preservative Efficacy
• Improves Rinseability
• Effective Neutralizer
• Broad pH Range

APPLICATIONS

• shampoos
• shower gels
• bubble baths
• liquid soaps
• cleansers
• shaving foams
• Skin and facial products, creams, lotions,
• shampoos, conditioners,
• makeup products
• sunscreen products

Storage: Tightly sealed, store in a cool dry place.