Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Other names: Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, GLDA

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, also known as Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate or by the abbreviation GLDA, is a white crystalline substance that can be found in a wide range of personal care chemical products and cleaning products. It is a sequestrant, a substance that stabilizes another compound by binding and removing unwanted ions. The interesting thing about GLDA is that it is a relatively new type of sequestrant that is more sustainable than many older compounds and its use is becoming increasingly popular.

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a highly effective, biodegradable and safe alternative to traditional phosphates and phosphonates. It is widely used in cosmetics, where it can be found in products such as shampoos, soaps, creams, skin tonics or deodorants. It effectively preserves the stability and durability of these products while ensuring their safety for human health and the environment. Besides cosmetic products, it is also used in cleaning products such as washing powders, dishwashing detergents, floor or car cleaners. Its other uses can even be found in industry, where it is used as a stabilizer for aqueous solutions and a metal ion remover in industrial processes. This substance is harmless to the environment and is easily biodegradable.