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Surfactant

LAURETH-2 PHOSPHATE

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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

An ethoxylated lauryl phosphate surfactant used for cleansing and emulsifying. Mild as anionics go, but ethoxylation brings potential 1,4-dioxane residuals.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing
  • Mild for an anionic surfactant
  • Emulsifying

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces (ethoxylated)
  • Mild irritation
  • Phosphate eutrophication

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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