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Surfactant

C12-16 PARETH-6 PHOSPHATE

CAS 246159-55-7 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A phosphate-ester surfactant from C12-16 fatty alcohols with 6 EO units — gently cleanses and emulsifies in body and hair care. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with the usual ethoxylation purity caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant for cleansing
  • Good emulsifier in body and hair products
  • Low foam profile
  • Compatible across pH ranges

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation if unpurified
  • Mild defatting in leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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