Synonym(s)
CAS number: 139-89-9
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HEDTA is the name of hydroxyetyhylenediaminetetraacetic acid, "sodium" the alkali metal sodium. The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a chelating agent (binds metal ions which could negatively influence the stability and quality of cosmetic products)
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer