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
Garnier
Mizellen Reinigungswasser
Lists coconut derivatives
Krave
Mochi Berrier Moisture Cream
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture + Replenish Coconut Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Infusion Toner
Toner · Lists retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Protecting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones
TRESemmé
Moisture Rich Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Moisturing Lotion
Lists parabens, silicones
BYOMA
Moisturising Rich Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
CeraVe
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Cera Ve
Moisturizing Cream
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Allies of Skin
Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Monogotas coco
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, chemical UV filters
Yves Rocher
Monoi Gentle Hair & Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
moonlight glow whipped body butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Suave
Moroccan Infusion Shine Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Moroccan oil body lotion
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Moroccan Rose Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Unilever
Motionsense active shield
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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