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Emulsifier

CETETH-8 PHOSPHATE

CAS 50643-20-4 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A phosphate-ester emulsifier built on cetyl alcohol with about 8 PEG units. A mild emulsifier for skin creams, with the typical PEG-purity caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild non-ionic emulsifier
  • Phosphate ester gives good skin compatibility
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water systems

Known concerns

  • PEG ethoxylate — dioxane / ethylene oxide impurity dependency
  • Moderate eye irritation at high % in raw form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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