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
Old Spice
Swagger
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Sweet Cream Whipped Shea Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Herbal Body Moisturizer
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones
Hempz
Sweet Pineapple & Honey Melon Moisturizing Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Talc Soft 48H
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Tree Hut
Tangerine Hydraglow Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Dove
Targeted Serum Concentrate
Serum · Lists silicones
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates
Love Beauty and Planet
Tea Tree Oil & Vetiver Shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Adidas
Team Five Body Hair Face 3 Menthol Energising
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Null
Teufelssalbe
Lists drying alcohol, essential oils
BeautyBio
The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
The body shop crème exfoliante corps pêche de vigne
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
The Colossal
Mascara · Lists silicones
Maybelline
The Colossal Cat Eyes Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists silicones
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Rimmel London
The Multi-Tasker Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Maybelline New York
The Rocket
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
L’Oréal
The rocket volum’ express
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
celimax
The Vita A Retinal Shot Tightening Booster
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Ouai
Thick Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
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