Disodium EDTA
Low ConcernQuick verdict
Use with cautionDisodium EDTA skin safety dashboard
Disodium EDTA scores 78/100 across 16 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.
Comedogenic rating
1/5Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.
Fungal acne concern
LowerNo major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.
Pregnancy concern
LowerNo elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.
Skin types to avoid
None flaggedBased on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.
What is Disodium EDTA and why is it used?
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Will Disodium EDTA clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Disodium EDTA has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 16 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Disodium EDTA?
Disodium EDTA currently scores 78/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Disodium EDTA safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Disodium EDTA a safety score of 78/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Disodium EDTA?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Disodium EDTA, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
How we rate this ingredient
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CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review)
Ref: EDTA and salts
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PubChem
Ref: CAS 139-33-3
Found in 16 Products
Dior Capture Night Creme
An environmentally problematic chelating agent that does not easily biodegrade.
Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Tint
Functioning as a chelating agent, it is considered environmentally problematic because it is not easily biodegradable.
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
An auxiliary stabilizing agent, which is environmentally questionable as it is difficult to break down in wastewater treatment plants.
Medik8 Daily Radiance Vitamin C
This stabilizer is environmentally questionable as it can mobilize heavy metals in the environment.
Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara
This chelating agent is environmentally concerning as it is poorly degradable and can mobilize heavy metals in the environment.
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer
This chelating agent is poorly biodegradable and accumulates in the environment.
Glossier Boy Brow
A chelating agent for stabilization that burdens the environment and is difficult to degrade.
Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum
A chelating agent that improves stability but is hardly biodegradable in the environment.