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Chelating Agent

SODIUM CHITOSAN METHYLENE PHOSPHONATE

CAS 181314-61-4 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A chitin derivative with phosphonate groups — chelates metal ions to keep formulas stable, while also conditioning. Bio-derived; shellfish-source caveat applies.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Strong chelating agent — protects formulations from metal-ion degradation
  • Bio-derived (chitin-based)
  • Film-forming on skin and hair
  • Antistatic

Known concerns

  • Shellfish-derived — relevant for shellfish allergic users
  • Phosphonate group requires residual control of unmodified phosphite/phosphonic acid
  • Limited individual published toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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