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Surfactant

SODIUM C13-15 ALKETH-8 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C13-15 PARETH-8 PHOSPHATE)

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70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated phosphate ester surfactant built on C13-15 alcohols with 8 EO units — cleans and emulsifies. Generally safe at typical use levels, with a routine 1,4-dioxane concern shared by all PEG-derived surfactants.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic cleansing surfactant
  • Good foaming and emulsifying performance
  • Hard-water tolerant

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation step
  • Mild eye and mucosal irritation at high %
  • Sparse public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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