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Surfactant

SODIUM C13-15 PARETH-8 PHOSPHATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A phosphate-ester surfactant made from C13-15 fatty alcohols and ethylene oxide. Acts as a mild cleanser and emulsifier in rinse-off products with no specific EU restrictions and a generally well-tolerated profile.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing in rinse-off products
  • Effective emulsifier for oily phases
  • Good foam profile at low irritation

Known concerns

  • May contain trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Mild eye irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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