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Surfactant / phosphate ester

DI-C12-15 ALKETH-10 PHOSPHATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate-ester anionic surfactant of ethoxylated C12-15 fatty alcohols with ten ethylene-oxide units, used as a mild emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetic emulsions, lotions and rinse-off cleansing systems.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Higher ethoxylation (10 EO) gives improved water solubility and mildness
  • Effective emulsifier and solubilizer for cosmetic emulsions
  • Stable across a wide pH range
  • Lower irritation potential than shorter-chain phosphate esters

Known concerns

  • Potential 1,4-dioxane residues from ethoxylation
  • Phosphate esters can mildly irritate eyes at high concentrations
  • No dedicated CIR or SCCS final report located
  • Unneutralized form requires pH adjustment in formulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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Emulsifier

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