Plant-based – No
Skin Irritant – Not used as a cosmetic - low
Environment Hazard – low
Biodegradable –Yes
CAS – 140-01-2
What is Pentasodium Pentetate
Pentasodium Pentetate is a chelating agent commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products, and household cleaning products. It is a salt of pentetic acid and is primarily used to improve the stability and effectiveness of formulas by binding and neutralizing metal ions present in the product or the water used during application.
Why do we use Pentasodium Pentetate
Pentasodium pentetate is used in products primarily for its chelating properties. By binding to metal ions, it helps prevent the deterioration of formulas, maintain product stability, and improve their overall performance.
Is Pentasodium Pentetate safe to use? Is it nontoxic?
Pentasodium pentetate is considered to have low environmental toxicity and is expected to biodegrade under typical environmental conditions.
In Summary
Rustic Strength uses pentasodium pentate as a chelating agent in our laundry detergent. It helps bind and neutralize metal ions which helps prevent deterioration of the formula, it helps maintain stability and overall performance of the product. Pentasodium pentate is readily biodegradable with little to no toxicities.
EPA Safe Ingredient - https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#scil
EWG® Score = https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704750-PENTASODIUM_PENTETATE/
EU - https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.000.285
Skin Irritant - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3109/10915818709098563
Environment Safe – SDS on file with manufacturer
Biodegradable – SDS on file with manufacturer