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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-2 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-based anionic surfactant from C12-13 alcohol ethoxylates, used in rinse-off cleansers. Milder than alkyl sulfates, with the standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane caveat.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic phosphate surfactant for cleansers
  • Effective foam in rinse-off
  • Mild relative to alkyl sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from low-EO ethoxylate
  • Mild eye/skin irritation at high levels
  • Limited published toxicology on this specific molecule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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