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
Tree Hut
Tropic Glow Whipped Body Butter
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
COVERGIRL
TruBlend Undercover Concealer
Concealer · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
L’Oréal Paris
True Match Lumi Glotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Cleansing Oil
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
SKIN&CO
Truffle Therapy Whipped Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Kenra Professional
Truly Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Medik8
Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose Mask
Mask · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Ultra facial cream
Lists parabens, silicones
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Cream-to-Foam Face Cleanser with Colloidal Oatmeal + Glycerin
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Gentle Pure Skin Face Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Ultra Light Volumizing Hair Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Olay
Ultra Moisture Body Wash Shea Butter
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Ultra Repair Retinol Serum with 0.3% Retinol Complex + Peptides
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Neutrogena
Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen with Helioplex
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Freeman
Ultra-Hydrating Facial Sheet Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Ultracalming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
UltraLift Nuit Soin anti-rides raffermissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, salicylic acid
Banana Boat
UltraSport Faces Sunscreen Lotion UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters
Hourglass
Unlocked Instant Extensions Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
up & up lotion
Lists silicones
up & up sport sunscreen lotion
Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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