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Data: Fair

Tetrasodium Edta

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Other Concerns

Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high), and Occupational hazards (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● CHEMBL2104344
● C10H12N2NA4O8
● EC 200-573-9
● TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE HYDRATE
● TETRASODIUM 2-[2-[BIS(2-OXIDANIDYL-2-OXIDANYLIDENE-ETHYL)AMINO]ETHYL-(2-OXIDANIDYL-2-OXIDANYLIDENE-ETHYL)AMINO]ETHANOATE
● EDTA 4NA
● ACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-, TETRASODIUM SALT
● CTK2F2895
● ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT SOLUTION
● N,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS(N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE) TETRASODIUM SALT

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a chelating agent, used to sequester and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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facial moisturizer/treatment144 products
anti-aging16 products
around-eye cream32 products
shampoo1116 products
styling gel/lotion155 products
conditioner511 products
bar soap489 products
after shave14 products
muscle/joint soreness6 products
hair spray18 products
foot moisturizer13 products
eye makeup remover10 products
makeup remover30 products
bath oil/salts/soak45 products
body wash/cleanser1030 products
skin fading/lightener6 products
Hair Styling Gel28 products
brow liner24 products
moisturizer232 products
facial cleanser239 products
exfoliant/scrub174 products
fragrance for men6 products
styling mousse/foam27 products
bronzer/highlighter42 products
sunless tanning22 products
mascara206 products
liquid hand soap690 products
mask95 products
after sun product33 products
hand cream54 products
diaper cream1 products
oil controller3 products
concealer148 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)63 products
body firming lotion55 products
foundation488 products
tooth whitening4 products
blush65 products
hair relaxer8 products
eye shadow25 products
hair styling aid152 products
detangler26 products
hair treatment/serum102 products
hair color and bleaching348 products
bubble bath79 products
antiperspirant/deodorant94 products
body powder2 products
Beard Soaps1 products
shaving cream7 products
serums & essences67 products
facial powder69 products
eye liner45 products
body spray5 products
foot cleansing7 products
hair-loss treatment6 products
Other Hair Care Preparations3 products
polish remover4 products
mouthwash5 products
damaged skin treatment3 products
beard cleanser10 products
toners/astringents35 products
baby shampoo56 products
baby soap39 products
glitter3 products
makeup primer25 products
daily use with SPF41 products
cuticle treatment3 products
depilatory1 products
nail treatment5 products
baby wipes12 products
baby lotion6 products
beard care14 products
Beard Conditioners2 products
lipstick14 products
fragrance for women2 products
body oil1 products
shaving cream (men's)8 products
hand sanitizer13 products
baby oil3 products
vapor rubs2 products
setting powder/spray18 products
BB cream13 products
Eye Shadow Primers1 products
eyelash glue3 products
tanning oil2 products
other eye makeup3 products
lip balm1 products
Bath and Body Wipes2 products
recreational sunscreen2 products
CC cream1 products
baby bubble bath4 products
nail polish1 products
Wipes2 products
Exfoliants3 products
lip gloss1 products
Preshave Preparations1 products
acne treatment1 products
Oils & Serums1 products
lip liner1 products
Under Eye Concealers1 products
Facial Cleansing Water1 products
lip plumper1 products

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as any irritantEU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes

Occupational hazards

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low dosesEU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Enhanced skin absorption

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Penetration enhancerCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada
  • EU GHS Hazard Labeling Codes
  • Environment Canada
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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