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Surfactant

C6-10 PARETH-4 PHOSPHATE

CAS 70248-14-5 Updated
70

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 short-chain ethoxylated alcohols. Cleans and emulsifies in rinse-off products. Generally mild when neutralised, with typical PEG-class caveats around dioxane traces.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant for cleansing
  • Mild emulsifier in rinse-off products
  • Compatible with diverse formulations

Known concerns

  • Possible eye/mucous-membrane irritation if not neutralised
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane potential from ethoxylation
  • Higher irritation in leave-on at elevated %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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