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Is Calcium Disodium EDTA vegetarian?

Calcium Disodium EDTA

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Calcium Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent and preservative used in cosmetics and food products to bind metal ions, prevent oxidation, and inhibit crystal formation. It is produced through chemical synthesis.

Also known as Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium, Calcium disodium edetate, Calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, Edathamil calcium disodium, Edetate calcium disodium, Edetic acid calcium disodium salt, EDTA calcium disodium salt, natrii calcii edetas, Sodium calcium edetate
INCI name Calcium Disodium EDTA
E number E385
INS number 385
CAS number 62-33-9
EC number 200-529-9
CosIng ID 32322
Last reviewed 16 April 2026

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