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
Olay
Total Effects Revitalizing Foaming Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Aussie
TOTAL MIRACLE 7N1 CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Medik8
Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Herbal Essences
Touchable Hold Hair Styling Spray Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Trader Joe’s Hand & Body Cream
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Origins
Travel Size Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Skyn Iceland
Travel Size Glacial Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Travel Size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
fresh
Travel Size Soy Face Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Treat Masque
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
tresemmé
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Unilever
Tresemme Botanic Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Conditioner
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Tresemme
Tresemme expert botanique coconut conditioner
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Fermented Rice Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
TRESemmé Intensa Hidratación
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
TRESemmé Moisture Rich Shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
tresemme shampoo
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemme
Tresemme Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemmé
Tresemmé shampoo and conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tresemme shampoo collagen
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters
Algenist
Triple Algae Eye Renewal Balm
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Medicube
Triple Collagen Toner
Toner · Lists fragrance
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