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Emulsifier

TRI-C12-15 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate ester of C12-15 alcohol ethoxylates used as an oil-in-water emulsifier. Solid utility in skincare; the low EO count helps with purity, but standard PEG-class caveats still apply.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective oil-in-water emulsifier
  • Low EO count limits 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Acid-pH compatible

Known concerns

  • PEG-class purity supplier-dependent
  • Phosphate esters can mildly irritate eyes
  • Possible mild skin irritation in leave-on at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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