Name

Diammonium EDTA

Has some considerations

Description

Diammonium EDTA is a diammonium salt form of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), a widely used chelating agent. EDTA and its salts are known for their ability to bind and sequester metal ions, which prevents them from reacting with other substances

Benefits

Improves performance of surfactants and aids in formula stability.

Considerations

• Skin Irritation Has the potential to irritate skin with prolonged contact or at high concentrations. • Acute Toxicity Prolonged contact at high concentrations can cause organ damage.

Synonyms

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid diammonium salt Diammonium ethylenediaminetetraacetate Diammonium edta Diammonium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate Glycine, n,n'-1,2-ethanediylbis(n-(carboxymethyl)-, ammonium salt (1:2) Diammonium edetate Edetate diammonium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid diammonium salt hydrate Edta diammonium salt Diammonium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Acetic acid, (ethylenedinitrilo)tetra-, diammonium salt Diammonium n,n'-1,2-ethanediylbis(n-(carboxymethyl)glycine)

Research Sources

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13847684 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12396676/

Summary

Typically used at very low concentrations and is not well absorbed, so acute toxicity and skin irritation risks are low. But still, not a toxin-free ingredient.