Organic compounds that have the ability to draw ion from their water solutions into soluble complexes.

Chelating agents are ingredients that bind with metal ions or metallic compounds, preventing contamination or discoloration. They improve the efficacy of preservatives and antioxidants and play a crucial role in the stability and efficacy of personal skin care products.

Chemicals that bind to and remove Ions from Solutions. Many chelating agents function through the formation of Coordination Complexes with Metals.

Organic Chemicals that form two or more coordination links with an Iron ion. Once coordination has occurred, the complex formed is called a chelate. The Iron-binding porphyrin group of Hemoglobin is a [..]

Organic chemicals that form two or more coordination bonds with a central metal ion. Heterocyclic rings are formed with the central metal atom as part of the ring. Some biological systems form metal c [..]

Organic compounds capable of forming coordinate bonds with metals through two or more atoms of the organic compound

Chelating agents bind with metal ions and keep them from being reactive with various ingredients.  They also help to slow down the oxidation process in our formulas.  EDTA is an example of a chelating agent.

Used primarily to neutralize the trace metals in water.  These trace metals can cause residue, oxidization, separation etc.  Many cosmetic companies will use a chelating agent as a cheap alternative t [..]