Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic acid

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic acid is used primarily as a chelating agent in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize formulations by preventing metal ions from disrupting product stability, which can extend product shelf life and efficacy.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble.

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations at usual concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin and is compatible with vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic acid is well tolerated by most skin types. It is particularly useful in leave-on product formulations that require extended shelf life.

Found in: Often found in lotions, moisturizers and certain hair care products.

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