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
Axe
Dual 2 in 1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dual Action Moisturizer
Lists fragrance, silicones
Duradry Deep Cleansing Wash Aqua
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Balea
Dusche & Ölperlen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Elemis
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
ELEMIS
Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Eau biphase micellaire
Lists silicones
Unilever
Eau démêlante Légèreté Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire fraîcheur
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Eau micellaire sensitive
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
La Roche-Posay
Eau micellaire ULTRA peaux sensibles
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco - recharge creme lavante mains parfum noix de coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco - recharge gel lavant mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Eco recharge - creme lavante mains
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar duo (+)
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar DUO (+) SPF 30
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Light
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar Duo (+) Unifiant Teinte Medium
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar H Crème Lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Effaclar K (+)
Lists fragrance, silicones
La Roche-Posay
EFFACLAR K(+) Soin rénovation peau grasse
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
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