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Chelating Agent

TETRASODIUM DICARBOXYMETHYL ASPARTATE

CAS 34612-80-1 Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An aspartate-based chelator that traps metal ions to keep formulas stable, with a kinder environmental profile than EDTA. Well tolerated and biodegradable — green tier.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Effective metal-ion chelator
  • Improves preservative efficacy and product stability
  • Biodegradable amino-acid backbone
  • EDTA alternative with better environmental profile

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation potential at high levels
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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