Synonym(s)
CAS number: 3794-83-0; Tetrasodium (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonates
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"Sodium' means the alkali metal sodium, 'etidronate' means the salts of etidronic acid, a chemical compound from the group of bisphosphonates.
Tetrasodium etidronate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a chelating agent (binds metal ions which could negatively affect the stability and quality of cosmetic products), emulsion stabilizer (supports emulsion formation and improves the stability and shelf life of emulsions) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).
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