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Surfactant

C6-10 ALKETH-4 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY C6-10 PARETH-4 PHOSPHATE)

CAS 70248-14-5 (generic) 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 mild phosphate-ester emulsifying surfactant from C6-C10 ethoxylated alcohols. Used to stabilize lotions and cleansers; supplier control of 1,4-dioxane is key for safety.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and surfactant
  • Stabilizes O/W emulsions
  • Lower irritation than sulfate surfactants

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylation chemistry — 1,4-dioxane impurity must be controlled
  • Shorter chain alcohols can be slightly more irritating than longer-chain analogs
  • Quality varies by supplier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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