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Chelating Agent

MYRISTYL MALATE PHOSPHONIC ACID

Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A specialty phosphonate-ester chelating agent used to stabilize formulas. Obscure ingredient with little public safety data — default down to cautious tier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Chelating/sequestering function
  • Stabilizes cosmetic formulas

Known concerns

  • Very limited public safety data
  • Phosphonic acid irritation potential
  • Niche obscure ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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