Disodium Edta
Disodium Edta is a viscosity controlling and chelating ingredient. It’s in 1,507 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A chelating agent. Binds metal ions from water that would otherwise discolor or spoil a formula.
What it does
Contains Disodium Edta: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Disodium Edta: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33604, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as edetate disodium, natrii edetas, sodium edta and edta disodium.
Products that contain Disodium Edta
TRESemmé
‘Restyled for the Planet’ Botanique Shampoo with Coconut Milk & Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Pixi
+C Vit Priming Oil
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kate Somerville
+Retinol Firming Eye Wrinkle Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Redken
03 Water Wax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens
Differin
10% Benzoyl Peroxide Spot Treatment
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
ebin
24 hour edge control extra firm hold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tula
24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
essence
24h hand protection balm
Lists fragrance, parabens
eos
24H Moisture Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
eos
24H Moisture Shave Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
3-in-1 Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
3-in-1 Shampoo with 100% Natural Lavender
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
3600540’081063> GARNIeR garnier.com FERMENT GARNIGR Wgarnier.com REPHTHALYLIDENE 810 666 333)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
5 Ceramide Barrier Moisturizing Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Haruharu Wonder
5% Niacinamide Radiance Gel Cream / Unscented
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clinique
7 Day Scrub Cream Rinse-Off Formula
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Auchan
72 lingettes bébé à l’aloe vera
Lists fragrance
Origins
A Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
A Thousand Wishes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
PanOxyl
Acne Clearing Spot Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones
Clinique
Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Herbal Essences
Acondicionador Argan Oil of Morocco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
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