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Chelating Agent

TRISODIUM DICARBOXYMETHYL ALANINATE

CAS 164462-16-2 Updated
86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A green chelating agent that replaces EDTA — grabs metal ions to keep products stable and effective. Biodegradable and well tolerated by skin; widely used in clean-beauty formulas.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Biodegradable EDTA-alternative chelator
  • Grabs metal ions to keep products stable
  • Skin-compatible at use levels
  • Better aquatic profile than EDTA

Known concerns

  • 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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