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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-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 mild phosphate-ester surfactant from C12–C13 alcohol ethoxylates, used for cleansing in cosmetics. Generally good safety profile, with the usual ethoxylate caveat about residual dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic phosphate ester surfactant
  • Good cleansing without high foam profile
  • Low irritation vs traditional sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation step
  • PEG-class concerns if not stripped
  • Mild defatting at high cleansing %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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