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Surfactant

SODIUM DILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A diester phosphate surfactant from laureth-4 — milder than alkyl sulfates but with shorter EO chain than the -10 grade. Standard ethoxylate and phosphate caveats apply, dropping it just below green.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Good emulsifying action
  • Less stripping than sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Phosphate ecological discharge
  • Mild irritation at higher levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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