TETRASODIUM EDTA is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under Sephora Clean (Prohibited).
TETRASODIUM EDTA
EDTA
Safety grade: C**
EDTA is a chemical compound that acts like a magnet for metal ions and minerals in products. It prevents these metals from causing discoloration, texture changes, or reduced effectiveness of the formula.
This ingredient works as a chelating agent to bind and neutralize trace metals and minerals in cosmetic formulations, keeping products stable and preventing oxidation or discoloration.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- Sephora Clean — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to TETRASODIUM EDTA
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A. Sodium citrate chelates metals and stabilizes formulations like EDTA does.
- TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE — Grade A. Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate is a direct EDTA alternative for metal chelation.
- SODIUM GLUCONATE — Grade A. Sodium gluconate binds trace metals to prevent oxidation and discoloration.
- TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE — Grade A. Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate is an EDTA-replacement chelator for formula stability.
- CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID — Grade A. Caprylhydroxamic acid chelates metals to prevent oxidation in cosmetics.
Other Chelating ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C
- TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE — Grade B
- TRISODIUM EDTA — Grade C**
- SODIUM PHYTATE — Grade A