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Surfactant

TEA-C12-13 ALKYL PHOSPHATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A triethanolamine-salt surfactant. Works as emulsifier and cleanser. EU caps TEA salts at 2.5% in leave-on products and limits nitrosamine traces; not for children's products.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsifier and dispersant
  • Cleansing surfactant
  • Antistatic in formulas

Known concerns

  • TEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU restricts TEA salts to 2.5% leave-on
  • Avoid in children's products
  • Skin/eye irritant in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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