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
Dove
Men+Care Ted Lasso Don’t You Dare Settle Deodorant Stick
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
l-oreal
Micellar Cleansing Water
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Micellar Cleansing Water 3-in-1
Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1
Lists coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Purifying with Salicylic Acid
Cleanser · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover
Cleanser · Lists silicones
Olay
Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Trial Size
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Bliss
Mighty Marshmallow: Skin Brightening Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner
Toner · Lists sulfates
TIRTIR
Milk Skin Toner Light
Toner · Lists sulfates
Dove
Mineral Hair Mask Smoothes + Pink Clay
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Rael
Miracle Clear Clarifying Toner for Sensitive Skin
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS HYDRATING CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS FRIZZ FREE CURL CREAM
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Paraben-Free Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE REPAIRER CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE VOLUME CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
l-oreal
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES ANTI-FRIZZ HEMP CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES FRIZZ-FIGHTING SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Aussie
MIRACLE WAVES SOFT WAVES MOUSSE
Hair styling · Lists fragrance
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