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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE

CAS 42612-52-2
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A laureth-based phosphate-ester surfactant — cleanses and foams with less stripping than alkyl sulfates. Common in shampoos. Standard ethoxylate purification caveat plus a phosphate-eutrophication watchpoint.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Less stripping than sulfates
  • Good foam

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Phosphate ecological discharge
  • Mild eye irritation in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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