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Pentasodium Pentetate in Cleaning Products

A synthetic chelator that keeps minerals in solution. Low acute risk, slow to biodegrade.

Also known as: dtpa, diethylenetriamine pentaacetate, trisodium dicarboxymethyl alaninate, mgda

Puppy Safety
7.0
Adult Dog Safety
8.0
Paw Safety
8.0
Respiratory Safety
8.0
Licking Risk
7.0
Environmental
6.0
Ingredient Transparency
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Cleaning Performance
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What should dog owners know about Pentasodium Pentetate?

Clean Wise evaluates Pentasodium Pentetate by the published ingredient reference and its dog-exposure sub-scores. Those scores help describe expected concern around paws, licking, breathing and age groups; they do not make a universal “safe” or “unsafe” claim for every concentration, product or use.

What this means for your dog

Plain-language read of the sub-scores above.

  • Around puppiesUse with normal caution around puppies — follow label directions and keep them out of the room during use.
  • Around pawsLow expected impact on paw pads at typical use levels.
  • If lickedKeep dogs off freshly cleaned surfaces until dry, and store the bottle out of reach.
  • In the airLow expected respiratory impact at label-use levels.

Why brands use it

chelator

Found in these product types

Laundry Detergents
13 products contain Pentasodium Pentetate
8.1
Kitchen Cleaners
6 products contain Pentasodium Pentetate
6.1
Dish Soaps
4 products contain Pentasodium Pentetate
7.8
Floor Cleaners
2 products contain Pentasodium Pentetate
7.6
Disinfectants
1 product contain Pentasodium Pentetate
1.5
Wipes
1 product contain Pentasodium Pentetate
5.9

Products containing Pentasodium Pentetate

Mr. Clean · Disinfectants
Mr. Clean Antibacterial Multi Surface Cleaner - Summer Citrus
1.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Clean Breeze, 96 loads, 138 fl oz, HE Compatible
8.1
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Liquid Laundry Detergent, Refreshing Breeze, 1.09 L, 24 loads
3.8
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Power PODs Hygienic Clean Heavy Duty, Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, HE Compatible, 41 Count, Hypoallergenic, Free and Clear of Dyes and Perfumes, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Odor Rescue Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fresh Linen, 3.4 L 74 loads
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra OXI with Odor Eliminators Liquid Laundry Detergent, 69 oz., For Visible and Invisible Dirt
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply PODS +Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Daybreak Fresh, 32 count
5.2
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Ultra Oxi Liquid Laundry Detergent, 89 loads, 4.08 L, HE Compatible
3.5
Gain · Laundry Detergents
Gain Flings PODS Original
4.7
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 10L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner
6.1
The Unscented Company · Floor Cleaners
The Unscented Company Floor Cleaner - 22 tabs
6.7
Ajax · Dish Soaps
Ajax Ultra Triple Action Dish Liquid Orange
5.1
The Unscented Company · Floor Cleaners
The Unscented Company Floor Cleaner - 200 tabs
7.6
The Unscented Company · Kitchen Cleaners
The Unscented Company All Purpose Cleaner - 4L Refill box
6.1
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 10L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish - 4L Refill Box
7.8
The Unscented Company · Dish Soaps
The Unscented Company Dish
7.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Daybreak Fresh, 25 loads, 1.09 L
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh Liquid Laundry Detergent, Berry Blossom, 89 loads 3.78 L
3.5
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Hygienic Clean Heavy 10x Duty Power PODS Laundry Detergent Pacs, Original, 36 count, For Visible and Invisible Dirt
6.9
Lysol · Wipes
LYSOL® ALL PURPOSE CLEANER - Lemon
5.9
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® ALL PURPOSE CLEANER - Sun-Kissed Linen
3.3
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® ALL PURPOSE CLEANER - Apple Blossoms
4.0
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Spring & Renewal HE Turbo Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent, 1.09 L 24 loads
3.4
Lysol · Kitchen Cleaners
LYSOL® KITCHEN PROTM - Power Degreaser
3.3
Tide · Laundry Detergents
Tide Plus Bleach Alternative Original Scent Liquid Laundry Detergent, 2.72 L, 59 loads
3.3

CleanWise provides educational information to help dog owners make informed household choices. Scores are based upon ingredient transparency, intended use and currently available information. Individual dogs may have different sensitivities. Always follow manufacturer instructions.