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Surfactant

C12-15 PARETH-6 PHOSPHATE

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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

An ethoxylated alcohol phosphate ester used as an emulsifier and mild surfactant in cleansers and sunscreens. Safe at cosmetic levels with standard ethoxylation purity controls.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil-in-water emulsifier
  • Mild surfactant action
  • Compatible with sunscreen systems

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Not for use on broken skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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