Purpose information

Code:
CHLAG

Name:
Chelating Agent

Routes Of administration:
Oral , Topical

Comment:
Ingredients that have the ability to complex with and inactivate metallic ions in order to prevent their adverse effects on the stability or appearance of products. At times it is important to complex calcium or magnesium ions which are incompatible with a variety of ingredients. Chelation of ions, such as iron or copper, helps retard oxidative deterioration of finished products (e.g. edetic acid (EDTA), maltol). Also called sequestrants.