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
Gold Bond
Healing Hydrating Cream Jar
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Gold Bond
Healing Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Antioxidant-C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol
Unilever
Heavenly Milk Shower Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration Deeply Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hemp Oil Sulfate Free Frizz Control Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
hempz
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
cien
herbal bath soak
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
herbal essence honey vitamin e
Lists fragrance, silicones
Tresemmé
Hidratación intensa acondicionador
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clinique
High Impact Extreme Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Clinique
High Impact High-Fi Full Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
High Impact Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Perricone MD
High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honeymania crème pour les mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Stila
HUGE Extreme Lash Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Hyaluronic + Hydration Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Hyaluronic Hydrating Facial Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Suave
Hyaluronic Infusion Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Hyaluronic MINI Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
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