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Inert Reassessment Document for Ethylenediaminetetracetric acid (EDTA)

EDTA is a chelating agent. Its ability to bind heavy metal ions can be used to sequester these trace metals. However, trace amounts of various metals are necessary for the proper functioning of the body.

Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Ethylenediaminetetracetric acid (EDTA) (pdf) (270.24 KB)

Inert Reassessment Document for Ethylenediaminetetracetric acid (EDTA)

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