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Is Etidronic Acid vegan?

Etidronic Acid

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Etidronic acid, also known as etidronate, is a synthetic non-nitrogenous bisphosphonate compound used as a chelating agent in cosmetics and formerly as a medicinal drug for bone disorders.

Also known as Etidronate, Etidronic acid, Etidronic acid [USAN:INN:BAN], Phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-
INCI name Etidronic Acid
CAS number 2809-21-4
EC number 220-552-8
CosIng ID 28303
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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