Surfactant
SODIUM C13-15 ALKETH-8 PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sodium-neutralised phosphate ester of an ethoxylated fatty alcohol — mild anionic surfactant. Class-safe with the usual 1,4-dioxane purification caveat.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild anionic surfactant
- Emulsifier
- Foam booster
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane
- Mild eye irritation
- Synthetic origin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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