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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 50957-96-5 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-based anionic surfactant from lauryl alcohol and phosphoric acid, used as a milder sulphate-free cleansing alternative. Effective and reasonably well-tolerated; can be drying at higher use levels.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant
  • Sulphate-free alternative
  • Good cleansing
  • Synthetic but well-characterised

Known concerns

  • Can be drying at higher levels
  • Possible mild irritation in sensitive skin
  • Made from phosphoric acid + lauryl alcohol

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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