Disodium EDTA
AKA “EDTA disodium salt, Edta disodium, Titriplex III, Disodium edta, anhydrous, Endrate disodium, Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Edetic Acid”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Disodium edta
AKA: EDTA disodium salt, Edta disodium, Titriplex III, Anhydrous, Endrate disodium, Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Edetic Acid
Synthetic · Chelating | Viscosity Controlling | Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Chelating Agent
Synthetic
Clean
Helps keep formulas smooth and stable by preventing unwanted mineral buildup, ensuring consistent texture and performance in your product.
Formula
C10H14N2Na2O8
Mol. Weight
336.21
CAS #
139-33-3, 6381-92-6
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic
Function
Chelating | Viscosity Controlling | Antimicrobial
Benefits
Chelating
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Binds metal ions
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic chelating agent developed in the 1930s-1940s as an alternative to natural phosphates; used in cosmetics to bind metal ions and prevent product degradation and oxidation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR