Protacide™ Na3 EDTA

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Trisodium EDTA

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent,

Chelating Agent,

Preservative Booster

Molecular formula

EDTA-Na₃H.3H₂O

CAS No.

150-38-9

EC No.

205-758-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Antioxidants & Preservatives,

Other Functional Additives,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Antimicrobial,

Chelating,

Color Stability,

Cost Effective,

Preservative Boosting,

Sequestering

Labeling Claims

Non-Toxic,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Features & Benefits

• Adding Protacide™ Na3 EDTA to your formulation can improve color and odor stability in leave-on products, cosmetics and nutritional supplements.
• Additionally, Protacide™ Na3 EDTA works well in rinse-off products, especially where the presence of hard water is of concern.
• Chelating Agent.
• Boosts Activity of Preservatives.
• Sun Screens.
• Blocks Heavy Metals from Oxidizing.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Rinse Off

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Cream

Use Level

0.1 - 0.3%

Uses

Chelating agent used to enhance anti-microbial activity

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight (Hydrated)	412.2	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Assay	min. 98	%	—
Chelation Value (CaCV)	min. 240	—	—
pH (in 10% Aqueous Solution)	8.2 - 8.8	—	—
Water Solubility	200	g/L	—

Sequestering Values

Metal Ion	pH Range	mg Metal/g Na3 EDTA
Calcium	5 - 14	95
Copper	2 - 14	155
Ferric	1 - 7	135
Magnesium	6 - 12	60
Manganese	3 - 14	130

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)