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
Lynx
Lynx Black Body Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
MAC
M·A·C Studio Face and Body Foundation
Foundation · Lists essential oils, silicones
MAC
M·A·CStack Volumizing Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Jeffree Star Cosmetics
Magic Star Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Magic Touch Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Stila
Magnum XXX Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Mario Badescu Caffeine Eye Cream, Hydrates, Revitalizes, Reduces Wrinkles, Dark Circles And Puffiness
Lists parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Pantene
Mascarilla suave y liso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Null
masque
Lists fragrance
Vichy
Masque Peel Double Éclat
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Unilever
Masque Réparation Miraculeuse - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Erborian
Masque visage sublimant au magnolia
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
Master Deep Barrier Face Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gemey Maybelline
Master precise Liquid eye-liner - Noir
Lists sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Krave Beauty
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Matcha Skin Toner
Toner · Lists silicones
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MEGA HAIR SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Last Incognito All-Day Full Coverage Concealer
Concealer · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
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