INCI Name
CALCIUM DISODIUM EDT...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
chelating agent
What It Does
Calciate(2-), [[N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis[N-(carboxymethyl)glycinato]](4-)-N,N',O,O',O(N)-,O(N')-]-, disodium
Molecular Profile
Molecular Weight
374.27
g/mol
H-Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen bond donor count
H-Bond Acceptors
10
Hydrogen bond acceptor count
Polar Surface Area
167.0
Angstroms squared
Ingredient Attributes
Ingredient Compatibility
Known Interactions
EDTA is a strong chelator that can strip copper from peptide complexes, deactivating GHK-Cu. Avoid EDTA as a chelating agent in copper peptide formulations; use a non-competing alternative.
Calcium inhibits both heme and non-heme iron absorption by 50-60% when taken together. These minerals compete for the same absorption pathways. Separate by at least 2 hours or formulate for different serving times.
High-dose Calcium (>600mg) can reduce Zinc absorption by 30-50%. Consider separating doses or using chelated zinc (zinc bisglycinate) for better absorption.
Calcium and Magnesium compete for absorption at high doses. While they can be combined at moderate levels, high-dose formulations should separate them or use chelated forms.
High Calcium + Citric Acid can form calcium citrate precipitate in beverages, causing cloudiness or sedimentation. Manageable with proper formulation (sequestrants, pH control), but test stability.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA
- Common Name
- sodium calcium edetate
- CAS Number
- 62-33-9
- Category
- chelating agent
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