PENTASODIUM PENTETATE is graded F** (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
Safety grade: F**
This is a man-made ingredient that acts like a magnet for unwanted metals and minerals in cosmetic products. It helps keep products stable and effective by preventing these trace metals from causing discoloration or spoilage.
This chelating agent binds to trace metals and minerals in cosmetic formulations, preventing them from reacting with other ingredients and extending the product's shelf life and stability.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: June 7, 2026
Safer alternatives to PENTASODIUM PENTETATE
- TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE — Grade A. Binds trace metals to prevent unwanted reactions and improve stability.
- SODIUM GLUCONATE — Grade A. Chelates metal ions to enhance formulation stability and shelf life.
- EDTA — Grade A**. Classic chelating agent that binds metals to prevent degradation.
- TETRASODIUM EDTA — Grade C**. Sequesters trace metals to maintain product integrity and stability.
Other Prohibited Chemical ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
- 4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR — Grade F
- COLLOIDAL SILVER — Grade F**
Other Chelating ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A
- TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE — Grade B
- TRISODIUM EDTA — Grade C**