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
Olay
Hyaluronic Ultralight Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
Clarins
Hydra Sculpt Soin Restructurant ClarinsMen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Clarins
Hydra-Essentiel Bi-Sérum Intensif Anti-Soif
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Herbal Essences
Hydrate + Restore Honey Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
St. Ives
Hydrating
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Hydrating Coconut Water & Jasmine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Hydrating facial cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Clarins
Hydrating Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Hydrating Micellar Water
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Deep
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Face Sheer Tint, Shade: Light
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Murad
Hydrating Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COSRX
Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Gentle Cleansing Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 50
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Laneige
Hydro UV Defense Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Hyrdrating Cream To Foam Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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