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Generally safe

Etidronic Acid

Also known as HEDP

Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
Category
Acids
Origin
synthetic
Safety
Generally safe

Considered safe for most people at the levels used in cosmetics.

Regulatory notes

EU
Etidronic acid is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)

EU restriction context: max (a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid)

EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗

Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.