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Surfactant

DECETH-9 PHOSPHATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ethoxylated decyl-alcohol phosphate ester surfactant — a mild cleanser favored in low-pH cleansers. Considered safe at use levels; PEG chain warrants routine dioxane-purity controls.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild phosphate-ester surfactant
  • Skin-compatible cleansing
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin cleansers
  • Buffers acid systems

Known concerns

  • PEG chain — dioxane purity concern
  • Phosphate environmental load
  • Possible mild irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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