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Surfactant

TRI-C12-15 ALKETH-6 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY TRI-C12-15 PARETH-6 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 C12-15 ethoxylated triester phosphate (avg. 6 EO). Functional but more irritating than higher-EO or mono/di forms; PEG-derived residue concerns apply, and public safety data is thin.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsification
  • Cleansing

Known concerns

  • Higher irritation at lower EO
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • Sparse public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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