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CHELATING

Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

177 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the CHELATING function designation.

Ingredients with the CHELATING function

2,4-Pentanedione, 3-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]

CAS 30881-23-3

Ajuga Reptans Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a plant cell culture suspension of the Bugle, Ajuga reptans L., Lamiaceae

CAS 90320-26-6

Ajuga Reptans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Bugle, Ajuga reptans L., Lamiaceae

CAS 90320-26-6

Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-50 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Hexapeptide-50.

Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-27 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Pentapeptide-27.

Caffeoyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Tripeptide-35.

Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium

CAS 62-33-9

2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid

CAS 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1V/59

2,20:3,19-Dimethano-2,3,4a,5a,6a,7a,8a,9a,10a,11a,12a,13a,14a,15a,16a,17a,19,20,21a,22a,23a,24a,25a,26a,27a,28a,29a,30a,31a,32a,33a,34a-dot…

CAS 80262-44-8,259886-49-2,259886-50-5,259886-51-6

Diammonium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

CAS 20824-56-0

Dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-[4-[[6-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-4,7,9-trihydroxydibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-2- yl]oxy]-3,5-dihydroxyphe…

CAS 88095-77-6

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

CAS 139-33-3 --- 6381-92-6

Disodium [[N,N'-ethylenebis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']cuprate(2-)

CAS 14025-15-1

How the CHELATING function is used in CosIng

The CHELATING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 177 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The CHELATING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 177 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the CHELATING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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