GreenGard™ PA3

• 100% Naturally Derived
• High Biodegradability
• Strong chelation at any pH
• Water Soluble
• Efficient & Convenient
• Ideal for All Product Categories

Add easily to water phase and incorporate by mixing. If working with acid-sensitive materials, combine GreenGardTM PA3 in water before adding

• Add to water phase at any time
• Avoid use in W/O emulsions using mineral salts (i.e. magnesium stearate)
• Pink discoloration may result when used in combination with avobenzone

This product contains natural ingredients and there may be color & odor variations from lot to lot due to crop fluctuations from harvest to harvest.

EDTA (ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid) is a common chelating agent that can be found in many beauty products. This ingredient prevents other ingredients from binding with trace elements (such as minerals) that can be present in water. It is used to help prevent deterioration, increase effectiveness and improve the stability of a product. However, EDTA is not readily biodegradable and can act as an environmental pollutant, mobilizing toxic heavy metals from sediments found in our waterways.

GreenGard™ PA and EDTA chelating capacity for different heavy metal ions at pH=6

The chart to the left compares the ability of GreenGardTM PA and EDTA to form complexes with different ions. Phytic acid and its sodium salts are comparable to EDTA and are ideal replacements.