# 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_5949_29_1
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial, pharma
Functions: preservative, Biocide, Chelating agent, Cleaning agent, Cosmetics, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, Iron Control, Preservative, Stabilizing agent, pH regulating agent, topical treatment
Identifier: 5949-29-1

> 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate is used as preservative / biocide. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 25/100 — Minor concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 2 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 25/100 — Minor concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monohydrate and 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-silver(1+) salt, monohydrate is listed in Annex V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 (preservatives allowed in cosmetic products).

## Regulatory status

- EU: allowed_listed — Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Maximum concentration: 0,2% corresponding to 0,0024% of silver Other conditions: Not to be used in oral producrs and eye products
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 20925 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Laboratory supplies, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Chelating agent, pH regulating agent, Preservative.

_Assessed by Greenveil._