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Emulsifier

SODIUM DIHYDROXYCETYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 94277-32-4 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A phosphate-ester emulsifier built from cetearyl alcohol — keeps oil and water phases blended in creams and lotions. Generally mild; cosmetic phosphate esters have decades of safe use, though irritation can occur at high levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions
  • Mild conditioning effect on skin
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations

Known concerns

  • Phosphate esters can mildly irritate at higher concentrations
  • Limited published toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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