INCI: Disodium EDTA
Description: EDTA is a "water softener" or, more strictly, a chelating agent; taking the hardness out of tap water, so that added cleansers and preservatives work more effectively. Chelating agents work by binding metal ions that are found in water, extracts or other materials so that they can't interfear with the product efficacy and more importantly the preservative efficacy. In some cases metal ions act as nutrients for microbes encouraging their growth. This could manifest in your product growing mould or becoming unstable sooner than the preservative instructions suggest.
Useage: 0.1-0.4% is usually enough and it is added into the water phase as soon as manufacturing begins.
New Directions Australia Pty Ltd. does not supply food grade raw materials and therefore cannot waive GST.
Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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