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Surfactant

SODIUM STEARYL PHTHALAMATE

CAS 86432-23-7 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An emulsifying surfactant made from stearic acid and a phthalamate group. Helps oil and water stay mixed in creams. Limited published cosmetic data, so we land in upper yellow rather than green.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsion stabilization
  • Mild cleansing
  • Texture enhancement

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic toxicology dataset
  • Phthalamate chemistry less characterized than parent stearate
  • Possible mild irritation at higher %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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