HEDP

Overview

Chemical Names
1-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE-1,1-DIPHOSPHONIC ACID
Synonyms
HEDP, ETHANE-1-HYDROXY-1,1-DIPHOSPHONIC ACID, EHDP, EDITRONIC ACID
Functional Class
Food Additives
SEQUESTRANT

Evaluations

Evaluation year: 2004

ADI:
HEDP does not pose a safety concern at the levels of residue that are expected to remain on foods at the time of consumption

Tox Monograph: