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Is Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate vegan?

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate (GLDA) is a synthetic, biodegradable chelating agent derived from glutamic acid, used to bind metal ions in cleaning and cosmetic formulations.

Also known as GLDA, L-Aspartic Acid, N, N-bis(zarboxylatomethyl )-L-glutamate, Tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate
INCI name Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
CAS number 51981-21-6
EC number 257-573-7
CosIng ID 84400
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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