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DISODIUM HYDROXYETHYLIMINODIACETATE

Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, disodium salt is an alpha-amino acid.

Molecular structure

Definition

Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, disodium salt is an alpha-amino acid.

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII Q796430V9N · registered name DISODIUM HYDROXYETHYLIMINODIACETATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Binds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ヒドロキシエチルイミノ二酢酸2Na: 本品は、次の化学式で表される有機化合物である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

DISODIUM HYDROXYETHYLIMINODIACETATEINCI다이소듐하이드록시에틸이미노다이아세테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Glycine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, disodium saltSynonymヒドロキシエチルイミノ二酢酸2NaJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
135-37-5
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
205-187-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID8042008
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID6022008
IUPAC
Disodium 2,2'-[(2-hydroxyethyl)azanediyl]diacetate
Molecular formula
C6H9NNa2O5
Molecular weight
221.12 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Odour
odourless
Melting/freezing point
141.5~142.5 ℃ ((EU Method A.1))
Initial boiling point and range
50.97 ℃
Vapour pressure
0.065 ㎩ ((25 °C)(OECD Guideline 104))
Water solubility
&amp, gt, 10000 ㎎/ℓ ((20 °C, pH 13.3)(EU Method A.6))
Relative density
1171 kg/m³ ((20 °C)(OECD Guideline 109))
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
-8.2735
Auto-ignition temperature
369 ℃ ((EU Method A.16))
Viscosity
10 cSt
Molecular weight
221.119

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 2 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Chelating agent2

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 0 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 2 studies
  • SkinSens1
    Skin Sensitization · QSAR Predicted
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: 16 CFR 1500.11 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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