| Formula |
CAS |
| C10H14N2Na2O8 |
6381-92-6 |
Background
EDTA is a chelating agent and preservative in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It is also used as an anticoagulant.
SynonymsEDTA
Edetate disodium
Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid disodium dihydrate
N,N´-1,2-Ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycine] disodium salt
(Ethylenedinitrilo)-tetraacetic acid disodium salt
Ethylenebis(iminodiacetic acid) disodium salt
Edetic acid disodium salt
Edathamil disodium
Disodium edathamil
EDTA disodium
Tetracemate disodium
Disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Disodium edetate
Cheladrate
Chelaplex III
Endrate disodium
Sequestrene NA
2
sodium versenate
Titriplex III
Versene disodium salt
UsesAnticoagulant
Chelating agent
Pharmaceuticals
Preservative in cosmetics
Cross-Reactions
Unusual Reactions
Back to list of contact allergens
Referenties
| 1. |
de Groot, A.C., Contact allergy to EDTA
in a topical corticosteroid preparation. Contact Dermatitis,
1986. 15(4): p. 250-2. |
Author(s):Allergology: background information on allergens.
ICD10: L23.9