EDTA Side Effects
EDTA Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid CAS number 60-00-4, is a aminopolycarboxylic acid used as food stabilizer in cosmetic and personal care products. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Pure White Free Flowing Crystalline Powder.
General Side Effects
abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, low blood pressure, skin problems, and fever.
Suggested Dosage
Ingestion of EDTA in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using EDTA: ADI 0-2.5 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO
Special Groups Precaution
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that EDTA could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use EDTA in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of EDTA for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
GRAS Affirmation: Yes
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. EDTA is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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