Sequestrants
Etidronic acid is used as a chelating agent in cosmetics. It forms complexes with calcium, arsenic, iron and other metal ions to neutralize them. This allows you to manage the use of slightly "hard" water, which could, for example, affect the surfactants of the product. Chelators are often used in softeners. This molecule is safe for human health, but has the disadvantage is that, like EDTA, it is very poorly biodegradable and the complexes it forms with metals are scattered in nature.
Recommended use concentration
max 1.5 % in skin and hair care products (in Etidronic acid) max 0.2 % in soap (in Etidronic acid)
Solubility
Soluble in water
Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Active content (% HEDP) | 58 – 62 |
Benefits
• Easy to handle
• Good efficacy against ion metals
• Good stability
APPLICATIONS
Cosmetics
Fragrances
Pharmaceuticals
Natural extracts
