Evicare® complex 12 is a natural, rice-derived chelating agent (INCI: Sodium Phytate) that serves as a direct green replacement for synthetic chelators such as EDTA. As the fully neutralized sodium salt of phytic acid, produced via a mild neutralization process, it is a color-stable powder that shows no discoloration over time. It matches the performance of synthetic chelators at the same low use levels, from a renewable resource with excellent biodegradability.
Key Benefit: A readily biodegradable EDTA alternative that protects formulations from metal-catalyzed oxidation while boosting foam quality in hard water — sustainable performance with no compromise.
Performance & Multifunctional Benefits
- Heavy Metal Chelation: Firmly binds trace copper and iron ions that catalyze oxidation, preventing rancidity and protecting active ingredients from oxidative deactivation.
- Antioxidant Support: By inactivating pro-oxidant metal ions, it extends product shelf life and preserves the efficacy of sensitive actives.
- Foam Boosting in Hard Water: Binds calcium and magnesium ions, effectively “softening” water during use — preventing surfactant precipitation and delivering the rich, dense foam consumers expect from shampoos and shower gels.
- Skin Brightening Heritage: Rice-derived phytic acid has a traditional, well-documented use in Asia as a whitening agent, adding a further multifunctional dimension.
- Environmental Profile: Excellent biodegradability means chelated metal ions do not accumulate in natural water reserves — a key criticism of persistent synthetic chelators like EDTA.
Formulation & Handling Guidelines
Evicare® complex 12 is an easy-to-use, water-soluble powder that can be added directly to shampoos, shower gels, and other surfactant-based or emulsion formulations. As a fully neutralized salt, it offers superior color stability compared to phytic acid itself.
