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
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Men +Care Limpeza Refrescante com 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Shampoo Hialurónico + Vitamina A
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Shampoo Light Moisture Pro Pure
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Brickell Men’s Products
Shaping Paste Pomade for Men
Hair styling · Lists drying alcohol
Superdrug
Shea butter hand cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Shea butter scent 48h odor protection
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
L’Oréal
Shea Nourishing Body Butter
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion 30 SPF
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Edgewell
Sheer Touch Oil-free Sunscreen Lotion SPF 15
Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
sheet mask
Lists fragrance
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Johnson’s
Shiny Drops Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shock, eau de glacier & menthe extrème
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Signal Bain de Bouche Défense Active Antibactérien
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Kristin Ess
Signature Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Silicone glove
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Tatcha
Silken Sunscreen SPF 35
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Boots
Silky lubricant
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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