{"product_id":"tetrasodium-glutamate-diacetate-tsgd-eco-friendly-chelating-agent","title":"Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (TSGD) – Eco-Friendly Chelating Agent","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* --- CDF Fancy Tabs (CSS-only) --- *\/\n  .cdf-tabs {\n    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, sans-serif;\n    color: #3c2a28;\n    border: 1px solid #f1dde3;\n    border-radius: 8px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    margin: 22px 0;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tab-input { display: none; }\n\n  .cdf-tabs__header {\n    display: flex;\n    background: #fdf6f8;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3e3e8;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tabs__btn {\n    flex: 1;\n    padding: 12px;\n    text-align: center;\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    cursor: pointer;\n    color: #8a6460;\n    background: transparent;\n    border-right: 1px solid #f3e3e8;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.03em;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tabs__btn:last-child { border-right: none; }\n\n  .cdf-tab-pane {\n    display: none;\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    line-height: 1.6;\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tab-pane h2,\n  .cdf-tab-pane h3,\n  .cdf-tab-pane h4 {\n    display: block !important;\n    margin: 0 0 6px !important;\n    color: #3c2a28 !important;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tab-pane h2 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    margin-bottom: 8px !important;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tab-pane h3 {\n    font-size: 1rem !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tab-pane h4 {\n    font-size: 0.95rem !important;\n    font-weight: 600 !important;\n    margin-top: 14px !important;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-tag-list span {\n    padding: 2px 8px;\n    border-radius: 999px;\n    background: #fdf1f5;\n    border: 1px solid #f3d9e2;\n    font-size: 0.75rem;\n    margin-right: 6px;\n    color: #7a514d;\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin-top: 4px;\n  }\n\n  .cdf-small-note {\n    font-size: 0.8rem;\n    color: #7a6a68;\n    margin-top: 6px;\n  }\n\n  \/* === RADIO → TAB LOGIC === *\/\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-1:checked ~ .cdf-tabs__header label[for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-1\"],\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-2:checked ~ .cdf-tabs__header label[for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-2\"],\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-3:checked ~ .cdf-tabs__header label[for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-3\"] {\n    background: #ffffff;\n    color: #3c2a28;\n  }\n\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-1:checked ~ .cdf-tab-pane--1,\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-2:checked ~ .cdf-tab-pane--2,\n  #cdf-tab-tsgd-3:checked ~ .cdf-tab-pane--3 {\n    display: block;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 600px) {\n    .cdf-tabs__btn {\n      font-size: 0.78rem;\n      padding: 10px 6px;\n    }\n    .cdf-tab-pane {\n      padding: 14px 14px;\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cdf-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cinput checked class=\"cdf-tab-input\" id=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-1\" name=\"cdf-tabs-tsgd\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput class=\"cdf-tab-input\" id=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-2\" name=\"cdf-tabs-tsgd\" type=\"radio\"\u003e \u003cinput class=\"cdf-tab-input\" id=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-3\" name=\"cdf-tabs-tsgd\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cdf-tabs__header\"\u003e\n\u003clabel for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-1\" class=\"cdf-tabs__btn\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-2\" class=\"cdf-tabs__btn\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Usage\u003c\/label\u003e \u003clabel for=\"cdf-tab-tsgd-3\" class=\"cdf-tabs__btn\"\u003eDocuments\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cdf-tab-pane cdf-tab-pane--1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (TSGD)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiodegradable chelating agent for enhanced stability, clarity, and preservative efficiency.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear to slightly hazy colorless to pale yellow liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully water-soluble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.05–0.30% (as supplied).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (TSGD) is a high-purity, biodegradable chelating agent derived from L-glutamic acid. It complexes trace metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron, helping to improve formulation stability. By limiting metal-catalyzed oxidation and degradation, it supports product clarity, color integrity, and preservative system performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cdf-tag-list\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChelating Agent\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStability Support\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePreservative Booster\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEco-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEDTA Alternative\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWater-Soluble\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLiquid Format\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TAB 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cdf-tab-pane cdf-tab-pane--2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate (TSGD)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance liquid chelating agent designed to improve formulation stability and shelf life while simplifying processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrace metals present in water, clays, plant extracts, and other raw materials can accelerate oxidation, discoloration, and ingredient breakdown. TSGD neutralizes these effects by binding metal ions, helping maintain formula integrity, appearance, and effectiveness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves overall formulation stability and shelf life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces oxidation, discoloration, and degradation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances preservative system performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports improved clarity and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiodegradable and more sustainable alternative to EDTA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-use liquid format eliminates dissolution step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Use Levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.05–0.10%\u003c\/strong\u003e for standard formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.10–0.20%\u003c\/strong\u003e for active-rich systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.20–0.30%\u003c\/strong\u003e for complex or instability-prone formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerums and treatment products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleansers and toners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsions and creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair care formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical and active-heavy systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservative-sensitive formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to the water phase during formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pre-dissolution required due to liquid format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most cosmetic systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective across a wide pH range (~3–10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan replace or reduce EDTA in many formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cdf-small-note\"\u003eYes, it’s easier than the powder version. 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