Etidronic acid
Etidronic acid
Etidronic Acid (INCI: Etidronic Acid) is a chemical synthetic ingredient. It performs two roles in cosmetic formulations: chelating agent, which captures metal ions, and fragrance ingredient.
PerfumingChelatingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Chelating — Binds metal ions to stabilise the formula.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max (a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid) in (a) Hair product (b) Soap |
Products
Products containing it
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 10C Blond Platine Cendré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 10N Blond Platine, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 1N Noir, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 2N Brun, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 4C Chatain Cendré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 4D Chatain Doré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 4M Chatain Acajou, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 4N Chatain, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 4R Chatain Cuivré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 5C Châtain Clair Cendré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 5D Chatain Clair Doré, 170ml
HerbatintSoin Colorant Permanent - Coloration : 5M Chatain Clair Acajou, 170ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
38
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Hair color · Shower gels & soaps |
| Most frequent brands | Herbatint · Lazartigue · Bell Ânesse en Provence |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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