DISODIUM HYDROXYETHYLIMINODIACETATE
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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