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Is Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate vegetarian?

Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate

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Disodium hydroxyethyliminodiacetate is a synthetic chelating agent derived from iminodiacetic acid, used to bind metal ions in cosmetic and cleaning formulations.

Also known as Disodium 2-hydroxyethyliminodi(acetate)
INCI name Disodium Hydroxyethyliminodiacetate
CAS number 135-37-5
EC number 205-187-4
CosIng ID 83912
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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