Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Approved
Chelating Agent
Also Known As
Trisodium EDDS; Ethylenediamine-N,N'-Disuccinic Acid Trisodium Salt
CAS Number
178949-82-1
What It Does
Binds metal ions to improve product stability and preservative performance.
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
May cause mild eye or skin irritation in concentrated form. Available evidence does not indicate significant endocrine, reproductive, carcinogenic, or bioaccumulation concerns at cosmetic-use concentrations.
Evidence Level
Moderate