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Disodium Etidronate

Korean: 다이소듐에티드로네이트 · Functions: chelating

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : ∙ 두발용 제품류 및 두발염색용 제품류에 산으로서 1.5% ∙ 인체 세정용 제품류에 산으로서 0.2% ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/53

Maximum: (a) 1.5% (as etidronic acid) (b) 0.2% (as etidronic acid)

Conditions: Product type: (a) Hair product (b) Soap

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Disodium Etidronate is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제한】 적용 및 사용범위 : (a)두발제품 (b)세수비누 * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : (a) 총량 1.5%(에티드로산으로 계산) (b) 총량 0.2%(에티드로산으로 계산)
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair-care (b) Soap * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b)비누 * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 1.5% expressed as etidronic acid (b) 0.2% expressed as etidronic acid * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 :...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Soaps * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 비누 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a.- 1.5% (calculated as Etidronic Acid) b.- 0.2% (calculated as Etidronic Acid) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : (a) Products for hair care (b) Soaps * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 헤어 케어 제품 (b) 비누 * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : a.- 1.5% (calculated as Etidronic Acid) b.- 0.2% (calculated as Etidronic Acid) * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

DISODIUM ETIDRONATE 다이소듐에티드로네이트

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Disodium Etidronate banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is (a) 1.5% · (b) 0.2%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Disodium Etidronate banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Disodium Etidronate allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Disodium Etidronate used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: chelating.

What is Disodium Etidronate called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 다이소듐에티드로네이트.

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