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Surfactant

SODIUM OLETH-8 PHOSPHATE

CAS 57486-09-6 / 68936-83-4 / 80145-09-1
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An oleyl-alcohol-derived phosphate-ester surfactant with 8 EO units — emulsifies and cleanses with the longer EO chain offering improved mildness. Standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane and phosphate caveats apply.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

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

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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