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Surfactant

C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE

CAS 68071-35-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A lightly ethoxylated phosphate-ester from C12-15 fatty alcohols — a lipophilic co-emulsifier and mild surfactant. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with the usual ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Lipophilic phosphate-ester surfactant
  • Co-emulsifier in oil-in-water creams
  • Effective at low use levels
  • Provides smooth skin feel

Known concerns

  • Low EO still carries trace 1,4-dioxane caveat
  • Mild defatting if used at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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