Name Dipotassium EDTA Description A potassium salt form of EDTA, it is water-soluble and often appears as a white or colorless powder. It is used to enhance the shelf life of products by binding to trace metals that can destabilize formulations. Benefits Improves performance of surfactants and aids in formula stability. Considerations • Acute Toxicity
Harmful if swallowed or exposed to in high amounts. May cause organ damage.
• Skin Irritation
May cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
• Eye Irritation
May cause eye irritation.
• Respiratory Toxin
Harmful if inhaled.
• Environmental Toxicity
Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Not readily biodegradable.
• Contamination Concerns
Dipotassium EDTA can theoretically form certain nitrosamines, a class of carcinogenic chemicals. Synonyms Glycine, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)-, dipotassium salt
Potassium 2,2'-((2-(bis(carboxymethyl)amino)ethyl)azanediyl)diacetate
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid Dipotassium Salt
Dipotassium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
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DIPOTASSIUM 2-({2-[BIS(CARBOXYMETHYL)AMINO]ETHYL}(CARBOXYLATOMETHYL)AMINO)ACETATE
potassium 2,2'-(2-(bis(carboxymethyl)amino)ethylazanediyl)diacetate
Potassium2,2'-((2-(bis(carboxymethyl)amino)ethyl)azanediyl)diacetate
dipotassium;2-[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl-(carboxylatomethyl)amino]acetate Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/44630025
https://nitrosamines.usp.org/t/would-edta-disodium-form-nitrosamines/7879 Summary Skin irritation, acute toxicity, respiratory toxicity, nitrosamine concerns.