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
Dove
Beauty Bar Peppermint Bark
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Bar Sugar Cookie Sprinkle
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Beauty Cream Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Love Beauty and Planet
Beloved Green Clay & Eucalyptus Whipped Body Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation + Concealer
Foundation · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
Sanex
Biome Protect
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Bleu végétal
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Blushing Blush Powder Blush
Blush · Lists silicones
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
softsoap
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance
body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Body Wash Mousse with Argan Oil
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Body Wash Shower Gel Naturals Milk & Honey 1L
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bio Renew
Bourbon Manuka Honey Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
DG health
Breath Defense Oral Rinse
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
Dove
Care & Protect Antibacterial Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Axe
Cedarwood Scent Clean + Fresh Face & Body Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Suave
Ceramide Infusion Age Brilliance Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
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