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
MAC
Extended Play Gigablack Lash Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Clarins
Extra Firming Jour
Lists fragrance, silicones
Moroccanoil
Extra Volume Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
Eye Booster Lash Illusion Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Lancer
Eye Contour Lifting Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Bliss
Fab Foaming 2-in-1 Gel Facial Cleanser & Exfoliator
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Fairytale
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Olay
Firming & Hydrating Body Lotion with Collagen
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Laura Mercier
Flawless Lumière Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Neutrogena
fluida corpo, idratazione intensa
Lists fragrance, silicones
Dr Teal’s
Foaming Bath
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr Teal’s
Foaming Bath with Pure Epsom Salt Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil with Essential Oil Blend
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Curél
Foaming Facial Wash
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
AmLactin
Foot Repair Cream with 15% Lactic Acid AHA
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Formule Norvégienne Deep Moisture Sensitive
Lists silicones
HAIRITAGE by Mindy McKnight
Fragrance Free Conditioner
Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Fragrance Free Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Birch Water and Lavender
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Olay
Fresh Radiance Body Wash with Essence of Strawberry and Mint
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Fresh Skin Apricot Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Fresh Vibes Awesome Blossom Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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