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 21, 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
Auchan
Lait de toilette baby camomille
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Clump Crusher Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
COVERGIRL
Lash Blast Volume Mascara + Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner
Mascara · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens, silicones
Maybelline
Lash Sensational Firework Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Maybelline New York
Lash Sensational Sky High® Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists drying alcohol, sulfates
Williams
Lectric Shave
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lifebuoy Expert Gel Lavant Mains Pompe 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Lifebuoy Gel Lavant Mains Antibactérien Eco Recharge 500ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lingettes débarbouillantes sans rinçage parfum fruité
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lingettes douceur à l’eau nettoyante
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Lingettes sensitive au lait - peaux sensibles
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vanicream
Liquid Cleanser
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Aquarium Series
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Fresh Breeze
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Milk & Golden Honey
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Liquid Hand Soap Pump, Soothing Aloe Vera
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Loreal
Loreal Pure-Claly Mask Clear & Comfort
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Lotion tonique apaisante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, chemical UV filters
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Solide Vague Volumisante Eau de Coco & Fleur de Mimosa 90g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Anastasia Beverly Hills
Luminous Foundation
Foundation · Lists silicones
Yves Rocher
Ma/my Purecalmille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
magic Oil Pinker Jasmin
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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