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 21, 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
Rovectin
Calming Lotus Toner
Toner · Lists essential oils
Dove
Calming Moisture Night Time Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Johnson’s
Calming Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Tree Hut
Candy Cane Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Lists fragrance
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Conditioner + Superseed Oil Complex
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid
Lancer
Caviar Lime Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Ampoule
Serum · Lists essential oils
Torriden
CELLMAZING Brightening Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Torriden
CELLMAZING Collagen Firming Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
CELLMAZING Firming Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
Centella Cleansing Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Sedal
Ceramidas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Lists parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
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