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Chelating Agent

LAUROYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE TRIACETIC ACID

CAS 148124-42-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An EDTA-style chelating agent with a fatty (lauroyl) tail, used to bind metal ions and stabilize formulas. Generally low-risk on skin; aquatic persistence is the main concern.

Function

CHELATINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Chelating agent
  • Improves stability of formulations
  • Surfactant-like behavior

Known concerns

  • EDTA-class chelators have moderate aquatic-persistence concerns
  • Possible mild irritation
  • Limited GHS data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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