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 23, 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
L’Oréal
Pore-cleansing exfoliator
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
bareMinerals
Poreless Clay Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Post-Shave Balm
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Potent Aloe Bamboo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Palladio
POWDER FINISH FOUNDATION
Foundation · Lists silicones
Dove
Prebiotic + Protection Cream Serum
Serum · Lists silicones
Murad
Prebiotic 4-In-1 MultiCleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Null
premium Whitening Lotion
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Prep & Protect Leave-in Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Medik8
Press & Clear
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Vaseline
Pretty as a Peach
Lists fragrance, retinoid, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Dove
Pro-Retinol + Firming Cream Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Pantene
PRO-V Glatt & seidig Pflegespülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Pantene
Pro-V Hair Superfood Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier 2% NAD + Serum Mist
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Haruharu Wonder
Probiotics Barrier Essence / Unscented
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Neutrogena
Protetor Solar Facial Neutrogena Sun Fresh FPS30 40g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
pumpkin pecan waffles hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Pure Active - Démaquillants - Solution micellaire Anti-imperfections
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Pure Après-Shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, formaldehyde releasers
Unilever
Pure shampooing
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Pure Skin Deep Cleanser with Red Clay
Lists coconut derivatives
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