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Disodium EDTA
Explained
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
See all 19,393 products with Disodium EDTA
Users who like it
21%
Users who avoid it
79%
Alternative names
Disodium
Disodium Edetate
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
21.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
50%
References
Products with Disodium EDTA
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33604
INCI Name
DISODIUM EDTA
INN Name
edetate disodium
EC #
 205-358-3
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii edetas
All Functions
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling