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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Does the same job as EDTA — it binds stray trace metals that would otherwise spoil a formula.

What it does

Like EDTA, it grabs trace metals that would otherwise make a product spoil faster or break down its key ingredients. It protects the product rather than acting on skin.

Also known as

EDDS

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