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
l-oreal
Agua Micelar Todo en 1
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Renee Rouleau
AHA BHA Blemish Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Air Dry Mousse
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Alcohol-Free Toner
Lists fragrance, parabens
Clinique
All About Clean 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask + Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
All About Clean Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Null
all clean
Lists coconut derivatives
almond milk & honey
Lists fragrance
L’Oréal
ALMOND MILK & HONEY For Sensitive, Dry Skin
Lists fragrance
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
COSRX
Aloe Soothing Sun Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Naturium
Alpha Arbutin Serum 2%
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Aluminum Free Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
Aluminum Free Ocean Charge Men’s Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Ambre solaire 30FPS
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Bébé à l’ombre Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire enfant
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert +
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Enfant Sensitive Expert FPS 50+
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
AMBRE SOLAIRE Hydra 24H Sonnenschutz-Spray (SPF 30)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Resisto Enfant FPS 50+
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
l-oreal
Ambre solaire Sensitive expert +
Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Ambre Solaire Spray protecteur brumisateur FPS 20
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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