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Chelating Agent

AMINOTRIMETHYLENE PHOSPHONIC ACID

CAS 6419-19-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A phosphonate chelating agent that traps metal ions to stabilize products. GHS-flagged as a skin and eye irritant; safe only at low percentages and properly neutralized.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Helps preserve formula integrity
  • Reduces metal-driven discoloration

Known concerns

  • Causes skin irritation (H315)
  • Causes serious eye irritation (H319)
  • Corrosive to metals (H290)
  • Used at very low neutralized levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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