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
Unilever
MotionSense Sensitive
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
MOUSSE LAVANTE MAINS HIBISCUS et COCO
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Murumuru butter & rose blooming colour conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
natura bisse sunscreen
Lists fragrance, silicones
P&G
Natural clean
Lists silicones
Revlon
Natural Honey gel de ducha hidratante con aceite de almendras
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey Nourishing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Revlon
Natural Honey Oats
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nautilus
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena fast absorbing hand cream
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Exfoliating Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Eye
Lists silicones
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
nexxus therappe ultimate moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Niacinamide + Even Tone Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Niacinamide MINI Hydrating Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
Niacinamide Peptides
Serum · Lists silicones
Olay
Night of Olay Firming Night Cream for Radiant Skin
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
night relaxing
Lists sulfates, parabens
Maelove
Night Renewer Glycolic Acid Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
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