US EPA approves AkzoNobel GLDA chelates

Published: 19-Aug-2010

Dissolvine GL safe for use in non food contact pesticides


The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved AkzoNobel’s I-glutamic acid, N,N-di (acetic acid), tetrasodium salt (GLDA) chelates for use in non contact pesticide formulations.

The EPA has added the chelating agent to its list of approved FIFRA Inert Ingredients, which means that the product is permitted in non food use pesticide products at a maximum concentration of 5% weight.

In personal care products the ingredient, called Dissolvine GL boosts preservative function and helps minimise discolouration. AkzoNobel describes it as a greener chelate from a natural renewable source that is readily biodegradable with a good safety profile.

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