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Surfactant

DISODIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 50957-96-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A phosphate-anionic surfactant with documented skin and eye irritation hazards. Cleansing action is similar to SLS but with stronger eye-irritation flags, so modern formulas tend to use gentler alternatives.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic surfactant
  • Emulsifier
  • Cleansing action

Known concerns

  • GHS skin and serious eye irritation
  • Defatting and drying potential
  • Less gentle than modern alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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