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
Suave
Purely Fun Moisturizing 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Pureté Pamplemousse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Démaquillant intégral 3 en 1
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vichy
PURETE THERMALE - Solution micellaire nettoyante
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Vichy
Pureté Thermale Mineral Micellar Water for Sensitive Skin
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
purfext pumpkin bath and body hand soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Purifying Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Purifying Tea Tree Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kristin Ess
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Boots
Q10 day cream
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Q10 night cream
Lists fragrance, silicones
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night
Serum · Lists retinoid
Medik8
r-Retinoate Day & Night Eye Serum
Eye cream · Lists retinoid
Laneige
Radian-C Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Suave
Radiante Restore Vitamin C
Lists fragrance
Tree Hut
Raspberry Fizz Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Foaming Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Redness Solutions Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Foundation · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Collagen Peptide 24 Cream Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Regenerist Eye Wrinkle Correcting Treatment
Serum · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Face & Neck Lifting Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Moisturizer Fragrance Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
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