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STEARETH-3 PHOSPHATE

CAS 62362-49-6 (Generic)
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated phosphate ester functioning as an emulsifying agent with a long history of safe cosmetic use.

Steareth-3 Phosphate is an ethoxylated alcohol phosphate ester used primarily as an emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulations. It is not listed in EU Annexes II, III, or IV with restrictions. The ingredient is considered safe in cosmetic use, though as with many ethoxylated ingredients, residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane levels must be monitored per cosmetic GMP requirements.

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifying agent
  • Helps form stable emulsions
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Possible residual ethylene oxide (monitored per GMP)
  • Possible residual 1,4-dioxane

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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