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Surfactant

C12-16 ALKETH-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 — mild anionic surfactant/emulsifier. Class is broadly safe at cosmetic levels; ethoxylation step requires dioxane-stripping for purity.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic emulsifier/surfactant
  • Good for low-irritation cleansers
  • Stable in hard water

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation potential
  • Limited specific CIR review for this homolog

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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