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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate (also known as EDDS) is a chelating agent with the CAS numbers 20846-91-7 / 178949-82-1 and the chemical name L-Aspartic Acid, N,N'-1,2-Ethanediylbis-, Trisodium Salt. It functions by neutralizing metal ions in cosmetic formulas, which typically originate from water. It is notably more effective against copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) ions than against calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) ions.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
other● Benefits
Helps stabilize cosmetic formulations by binding and neutralizing problematic metal ions such as copper and iron, thereby extending product shelf life and maintaining formula integrity.
chelating
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