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Surfactant

DI-C12-15 PARETH-10 PHOSPHATE

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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

An ethoxylated phosphate-ester surfactant — milder than sulfates and acid-stable. Main caveat is the usual 1,4-dioxane impurity check that applies to ethoxylates.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant and emulsifier
  • Lower irritation than sulfates
  • Acid-stable in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurity if not purified
  • Mildness still inferior to amino acid surfactants
  • Eye irritation potential at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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