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Pentetic Acid – N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid)

CAS Nr.

67-43-6

Restricted as per EC regulation 1223/2009?

Yes

Entries

Annex II

Other observations

CMR substance

Date of update Deadline Content of update Reference Source Obelis articles
01/12/2023 N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) (Pentetic Acid) is prohibited for use in cosmetics in the EU as of December 1, 2023 as it was classified as a CMR substance. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1490 EC Omnibus Act VI is officially published!
01/12/2023 According to Omnibus Act VI draft, this ingredient will be prohibited as of December 1, 2023. As of this date, cosmetic products that contain N-carboxymethyliminobis(ethylenenitrilo)tetra(acetic acid) can no longer be placed or made available on the EU market. EC Omnibus Act VI will apply as of December 1, 2023