Tetrasodium Edta
Tetrasodium Edta is a chelating ingredient. It’s in 603 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and mascara. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A chelating agent. Binds metal ions that would discolor or spoil a formula.
What it does
Contains Tetrasodium Edta: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38569, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as edetate sodium, tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate and edta tetrasodium.
Products that contain Tetrasodium Edta
Palmolive
Feel the message
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Feuchtigkeitsspendende Handcreme Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Feuilles de verveine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Fiji Deoderant
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Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Concealer
Concealer · Lists silicones
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish Skincaring Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Palmolive Naturals
Foaming Cherry Blossom
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Pantene
formula pro vitaminas
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Frissonner dans les vagues rafraîchissantes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Fruits noirs crème mains
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Herbal Essences
Full + Thick Passionflower Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Garnier Skin Naturals Vitamin C Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Gel de Limpeza Facial CeraVe Pele Oleosa com 454g
Lists coconut derivatives
Williams
Gel douche 3 en 1 Pure Relax
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
PALMOLIVE
GEL DOUCHE CREME
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Gel douche extra-doux lait coco hydratant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche Fleurs de Tiaré de Polynésie - Les Jardins du Monde
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche gommant doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves rocher
Gel douche gommant énergisant mangue coriandre
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
PALMOLIVE
GEL DOUCHE LAIT ET OLIVE
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Gel douche My Green Summer
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Gel douche rafraîchissant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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