Ingredients

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 22, 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

Clarifying Daily Facial Cleanser with Niacinamide

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Clarifying Do-Over Peel

Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid

Clarifying Lotion 1.0

Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid

Clarifying Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives

Clarifying Shampoo

Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Clarins Men Anti-rides fermeté

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates

CLARINS SOS PRIMER 00 - Booste l’éclat

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones

ClarinsMen Shampooing Douche

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, formaldehyde releasers

Clean & Clear Persa Gel 10 Acne Treatment

Lists fragrance allergens

Clean and Clear Day/Night Cleanser

Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives

Clean It Zero Foam Cleanser

Lists fragrance

Love Beauty And Planet

Clean Oceans Edition Deep Restore Conditioner

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens

Love Beauty and Planet

Clean Oceans Edition Marine Moisture Conditioner

Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils

Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives

Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives

Cleansing Complex Polish

Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Clear & Breathable Cooling Cleanser

Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-in-1 Wash-Mash

Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

Clear Away Eye & Lip Makeup Remover-Clear Away

Lip · Lists silicones

Clearly Brighter Anti-Sun Damage* Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid

Kiehl’s Since 1851

Clearly Corrective Brightening Exfoliating Daily Cleanser

Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives

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