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
Cerave
Gel Moussant Cerave
Lists coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Gel nettoyant visage
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Liquid Collagen Essence
Toner · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Algenist
GENIUS Ultimate Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
Ivory
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Gentle Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Gentle Clear Mattifying Acne Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Exfoliating SA Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
Vanicream
Gentle Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
equate
gentle skin cream (long lasting moisture)
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Flower Beauty
Get Real Serum Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
ghj
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
VERB
Ghost Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gingham
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
gingham bath ultra shea body cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Beauty of Joseon
Ginseng Essence Water
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Ginzing Refreshing eye cream
Lists silicones
Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Glow Maker Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Pixi
Glow Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
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