Substances which are added to cosmetic products to react and to form complexes with metal ions which could affect stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

Chemicals that combine with dissolved metals to prevent water discoloration.

Organic compounds that have the ability to draw ion from their water solutions into soluble complexes.

A chemical that combines with dissolved metals to prevent water discoloration and pool staining.

Chemicals that hold dissolved metal ions in solution to prevent staining.

soluble organic compounds used to increase the absorption of minerals within the body.

Soluble organic compounds that can fit certain metallic ions into their molecular structure.