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Is Diammonium Ferric Pentetate vegetarian?

Diammonium Ferric Pentetate

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Diammonium Ferric Pentetate is a synthetic iron chelate complex of pentetic acid (DTPA) used as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulations.

Also known as diammonium [N,N-bis[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]glycinato(5-)]ferrate(2-)
INCI name Diammonium Ferric Pentetate
CAS number 85959-68-8
EC number 289-064-0
CosIng ID 86307
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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