Ingredient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Trisodium EDDS
Biodegradable chelator
What it is
A readily biodegradable chelating agent used as a greener alternative to EDTA to protect formula stability.
How it works
It binds trace metal ions (iron, copper, calcium) that would otherwise catalyse oxidation and degrade preservatives and actives.
What it does
Chelating agent
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.