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Emulsifier

POTASSIUM DIMETHICONE PEG-7 PHOSPHATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A silicone-PEG-phosphate emulsifier that gives lotions and color cosmetics a smooth, silky feel. Generally well-tolerated, though as an ethoxylated material the 1,4-dioxane impurity must be controlled by the supplier.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective silicone emulsifier
  • Provides smooth, silky sensory feel
  • Stable across cosmetic pH range
  • Helps disperse pigments

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated material — 1,4-dioxane impurity must be controlled
  • Silicone biodegradability concerns
  • Phosphate environmental load

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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