Trisodium NTA
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Trisodium NTA
Trisodium NTA is a chelating agent (something that is used to capture free metal ions). It is used in many applications, including in household cleaners. Based on animal testing, Trisodium NTA has been classified by the IARC as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'iv.
REFERENCES:
iv) Trisodium NTA opinion on SOCS
INCI Name:
Trisodium NTA
Ingredient origins:
Hydrocarbons
Role:
Chelating Agent
Common name:
NTA
EWG score: The EWG score is a hazard score ranging from 1-2 (low hazard), 3-6 (moderate hazard) and 7-10 (high hazard) published by the Environmental Working Group. Their data is sourced from the Skin Deep® database and studies published in open scientific literature.
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