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
Palmolive
Aroma Sensations Feel the Passion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
pantene
au lait 700ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Avon organist Apple cider vinegar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Awakening Beauty Bar Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Axe
Axe (Phoenix: Crushed Mint And Rosemary Sent) Bodywash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
b&bw champange toast shower gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, chemical UV filters
St. Tropez
Baby
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Baby Dove Derma Care Soothing Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Unilever
Baby Moisturising Bath
Lists essential oils, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain Douche Poire & Cacao
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bain douche sensuel vanille bourbon
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant à l’extrait d’ylang-ylang
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Bain moussant miel et camomille
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Bain moussant parfum pomme
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Rexona
Bamboo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
OGX
Bamboo fiver-full shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Neutral
Bar Soap
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
bath and body works
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
bath and body works pearberry
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bath and Body Works Sugar Plum Swirl Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Yves Rocher
Beauté des pieds
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Dove
Beauty Bar Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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