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Surfactant

LAURETH-7 PHOSPHATE

CAS 39464-66-9
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate ester of PEG-7 lauryl alcohol. Functions as a mild anionic surfactant and emulsifier. Carries the standard PEG dioxane caveat; otherwise mild and CIR-reviewed.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Foam booster in cleansers
  • Pearlizing/conditioning

Known concerns

  • PEG ethoxylate dioxane impurity risk
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrate
  • Limited individual safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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