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DISODIUM HYDROXYETHYLIMINODIACETATE

CAS 135-37-5
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A chelating agent with multiple hazard classifications including suspected carcinogenicity, skin/eye irritation, requiring careful handling.

Disodium hydroxyethyliminodiacetate is a chelating agent with harmonised EU CLP classification for skin irritation (H315), eye irritation (H319), acute oral toxicity (H302), and suspected carcinogenicity (H351). These hazards place it in the lower safety range for leave-on cosmetic products.

Skin benefits

  • Chelating agent - binds metal ions to improve product stability

Known concerns

  • Suspected carcinogen (H351)
  • Acute oral toxicity (H302)
  • Skin irritation (H315)
  • Eye irritation (H319)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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