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Emulsifier

DICETEARETH-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

A phosphate ester from C16–18 alcohol ethoxylates with 10 EO units. Mild emulsifier for cleansers; the class has the typical pareth-phosphate caveats — moderate-irritation and dioxane control.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emulsifier and surfactant
  • Useful in cleansing systems
  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions

Known concerns

  • Phosphate esters can mildly irritate skin at high levels
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Best suited to rinse-off products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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