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
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride, glycine and chloroacetic acid.
ACETYL OLIGOPEPTIDE-70
88332Acetyl Oligopeptide-70 is the product obtained by the acetylation of Oligopeptide-70.
ACETYL TRIHEXYL CITRATE
739911,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-acetyloxy-, trihexyl ester
2-Propenoic acid, Polymer with 2-Methyl-1-[(1-Oxo-2-Propenyl)Amino]-1-Propanesulfonic Acid
Ajuga Reptans Cell Culture Extract is the extract of a plant cell culture suspension of the Bugle, Ajuga reptans L., Lamiaceae
Ajuga Reptans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Bugle, Ajuga reptans L., Lamiaceae
ASCORBYL CYCLO PEG-6
96558Ascorbyl Cyclo PEG-6 is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Bis(4-hydroxybenzyl)sulfide,Phenol, 4,4'-[thiobis(methylene)]bis-
Brachiaria Mutica Extract is the extract of the grass, Brachiaria mutica, Poaceae.
CAFFEOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-50
90898Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-50 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Hexapeptide-50.
CAFFEOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-27
88672Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-27 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Pentapeptide-27.
Caffeoyl Tetrapeptide-19 Caffeamide is the derivative of Tetrapeptide-19 in which the N-terminus and the lysine residue are modified by Caf…
CAFFEOYL TRIPEPTIDE-35
90896Caffeoyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Tripeptide-35.
CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA
32322Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Cedrat, Citrus medica L. var. vulgaris, Rutaceae
CURCUBITURILS
916232,20:3,19-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…
CYSTEINYL TRIPEPTIDE-35
90808Cysteinyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of cysteine and Tripeptide-35
DIECKOL
97651Dibenzo[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…
[[(Phosphonomethyl)imino]bis[ethane-2,1-diylnitrilobis(methylene)]]tetrakisphosphonic acid
Digalloyl Tetrapeptide-19 is the product of the reaction of Gallic Acid and Tetrapeptide-19
D-Glucose, reaction products with nitric acid, sodium aluminate (AlO21-) (1:1) and sodium nitrite (1:1), sodium salts
(Hexahydro-2H-azepin-2-ylidene)bis(phosphonic) acid
DISODIUM EDTA-COPPER
33605Disodium [[N,N'-ethylenebis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',ON,ON']cuprate(2-)
Disodium Glucarate/Gluconate/Glucuronate/Glycolate/Ketogluconate/Oxalate/Tartrate/Tartronate is a complex mixture of the mono- and disodium…
[[(2-hydroxyethyl)imino]dimethylene]bisphosphonic acid, sodium salt
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.
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