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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. GLDA (Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate A biodegradable amino-acid-derived chelator. Performance close to EDTA, natural-certified friendly. Sodium Gluconate Sodium Gluconate Sugar-derived chelator that binds metal ions. Natural alternative to EDTA for clean-beauty formulas. Sodium Phytate Sodium Phytate A plant-derived chelating agent (from rice or corn) for natural-positioning formulas. Weaker than EDTA, gentler footprint.