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
Yves Rocher
Mangue coriandre - bain douche énergie
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Marble 3-In-1 Hair, Face, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
L’Oréal
Mascara perfecteur Sourcils étoffés chatain foncé
Lists drying alcohol, sulfates, carmine (from insects)
Vichy
Masque minéral désaltérant
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Gemey Maybelline
Master precise Liquid eye-liner - Noir
Lists sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wet n Wild
Mega Length Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Maybelline
Mega Plush Washable Mascara
Mascara · Lists sulfates, silicones
Unilever
Men + Care Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Men Ultra Idratante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head & shoulders
Men Ultra Invigorating Revigorant with Old Spice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
MEN+CARE
Lists fragrance
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recharge With Menthol Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Recover with Peppermint Body, Face + Hair Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care 3N1 Revive with Wild Mint Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Alcohol-Free Taming Gel
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sea Salt Uplift Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus and Birch Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Exfoliate Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Deep Clean+ Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Relax Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Fresh & Clean Fortifying 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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