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Chelators

4 chelator ingredients explained in plain English.

Disodium EDTA Disodium EDTA The workhorse chelating agent. Binds metal ions to improve formula stability, color, and preservative performance. 0.1-0.5% GLDA (Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate A biodegradable amino-acid-derived chelator. Performance close to EDTA, natural-certified friendly. 0.1-0.5% Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate Sugar-derived chelator that binds metal ions. Natural alternative to EDTA for clean-beauty formulas. 0.1-0.5% Sodium Phytate Sodium Phytate A plant-derived chelating agent (from rice or corn) for natural-positioning formulas. Weaker than EDTA, gentler footprint. 0.1-0.3%