Pentasodium Pentetate
Definition
Pentasodium pentetate is a chelator that can also be found in hair colours and in other hair and bath products. The word chelator (pronounced "key-lay-tor") comes from the Greek word chele, or claw. Think of a chelator as a tiny claw that reaches out and grabs the minerals in soap scum or soils to keep them from being deposited on a surface. We use pentasodium pentetate in products to remove soap scum and mineral deposits that are caused by hard water. By binding to the soap scum or deposit, it allows either to be rinsed away.