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
SHEGLAM
Skin Sync Satin Foundation-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
Hask
Smooth + Keratin & Jojoba Oil 5-in-1 Leave-In Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, salicylic acid
Smooth Rose Hips Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Smoothing Daily Facial Cleanser | with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, retinoid, silicones
Olay
Smoothing Eyes Retinol24 Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Sofort einziehende Handcreme
Lists fragrance, silicones
SHEGLAM
Soft Haze Lip Blur-Play Date
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Kristin Ess
Softening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Kristin Ess
Softening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Jergens
Soins Ultra
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Torriden
SOLID IN Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Torriden
SOLID IN Essence
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire
Lists coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Solution micellaire tout en 1
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Solution Micellaire Tout en 1 Peaux Sensibles
Lists coconut derivatives
cien
Sonnenmilch classic LSF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Spa wisdom Maroc Brume dernière touche fleur d’oranger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Spoonful of Sugar Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Sport Blast Re-Energising 2-in-1 Body & Hair Shower Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Harry’s
Spot Correcting Gel
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
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