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Emulsifier

DI-C12-15 PARETH-8 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

A C12–15 alcohol ethoxylate (8 EO) phosphate emulsifier. Higher ethoxylation makes it milder than its 2- and 6-EO siblings; standard ethoxylate dioxane caveat applies.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier
  • Useful in oil-in-water systems
  • Higher EO content reduces irritation potential
  • Coupling agent for surfactant blends

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Mild irritation potential at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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