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
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
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country Apple lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Laneige
Cream Skin Milky Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
st. ives
crema corporal con avena y karite
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Crema corporal ritual energizante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Crema facial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Deliplus
Crema facial noche aclarante
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Crema S
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Deliplus
crema solar facial
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
dm
Crema solare 50+ spray
Lists chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Creme Anti-Idade para Olhos L’oréal Paris Revitalift Hialurônico 15g
Lists silicones
Cien
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cien
Crème de jour cien
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cien
Crème main Verveine et citron
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Neutrogena
Crème mains absorption express
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
La Roche-Posay
Creme para Olheiras La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Olhos
Lists silicones
L’Oréal
crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Crimson orange & mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Medik8
Crystal Retinal
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Curl Boosting Mousse for Frizzy Hair
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
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