Tetrasodium EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA molecular structurePubChem

2-5 year old preschoolers • Skin contact product

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Safe for preschoolers to use Tetrasodium Edta?

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YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Tetrasodium Edta is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children when used in topical products. Consider preschooler activity levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For toddlers and young children (ages 2–5) this ingredient is generally low risk when used in regular skin or rinse-off products. The biggest issue is irritation to the skin and eyes, and it can make other ingredients soak into the skin more easily.

✅What to Do

Use products made for children or labeled safe for sensitive skin. Avoid applying products containing this ingredient to areas with cuts or raw skin. Do a small patch test on the inner forearm before regular use. Rinse well if the product gets near the eyes. Prefer rinse-off products (like shampoos) over leave-on products when possible.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for redness, stinging, itching or a rash after use — stop using the product and wash the area if that happens. This ingredient is listed as an irritant by European chemical hazard labeling and noted as a skin penetration enhancer by a cosmetic safety review panel, so avoid using it on broken skin and keep it away from your child’s eyes. Some product verification programs restrict its use unless the maker provides safety data, and available safety assessments rely on typical low concentrations, so be cautious with products that do not list ingredient concentrations.

Confidence: MEDIUM

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Irritant: This ingredient is officially classed as an irritant by the EU GHS hazard codes. That means it can cause skin or eye redness, itch, or breathing irritation if it touches skin or is breathed in.
Organ Risk: Environment Canada lists this chemical as expected to be toxic or harmful to non-reproductive body systems and gives it a medium human-health priority. That signals a real risk of harm to organs (for example liver or kidneys) with harmful exposures.
Absorbed: A cosmetic safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) identifies this ingredient as a penetration enhancer. That means it can help other substances, and itself, get through the skin into the body.
Long-Term Risk: Workplace limits and the medium health-priority classification (reported by regulators) indicate caution for repeated or long-term exposure. Those findings suggest possible health effects after years of exposure.

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Alternative Names for Tetrasodium EDTA

This ingredient may also be listed as:

tetrasodium edtaCHEMBL2104344C10H12N2NA4O8EC 200-573-9TETRASODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE HYDRATETETRASODIUM 2-[2-[BIS(2-OXIDANIDYL-2-OXIDANYLIDENE-ETHYL)AMINO]ETHYL-(2-OXIDANIDYL-2-OXIDANYLIDENE-ETHYL)AMINO]ETHANOATEEDTA 4NAACETIC ACID, (ETHYLENEDINITRILO)TETRA-, TETRASODIUM SALTCTK2F2895ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID, TETRASODIUM SALT SOLUTIONN,N'-1,2-ETHANEDIYLBIS(N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)GLYCINE) TETRASODIUM SALTTETRASODIUM EDTA

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Products Containing Tetrasodium EDTA

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Tetrasodium EDTA or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Tetrasodium EDTA

Safe for preschoolers to use Tetrasodium EDTA?

Yes, Tetrasodium EDTA is generally considered safe for 2-5 year old children based on current research.

What are the irritant risks of Tetrasodium EDTA for preschoolers?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the organ risk risks of Tetrasodium EDTA for preschoolers?

May harm organs like liver, kidneys, or lungs with repeated use. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the absorbed risks of Tetrasodium EDTA for preschoolers?

Can be absorbed through the skin and get into the bloodstream. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What are the long-term risk risks of Tetrasodium EDTA for preschoolers?

Linked to long-term health effects after years of use or exposure. Young children may be more sensitive to these effects.

What products contain Tetrasodium EDTA?

Tetrasodium EDTA is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

Is this suitable for preschoolers to using products with Tetrasodium EDTA?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 2-5 year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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