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Surfactant

TRIDECETH-10 PHOSPHATE

CAS 9046-01-9 (Generic) / 73070-47-0 (Generic)
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A phosphate ester of trideceth-10 (PEG-10 tridecyl ether). Functions as a mild anionic surfactant and emulsifier. Generally safe at cosmetic levels; main concern is PEG impurity control.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic surfactant/emulsifier
  • Effective at neutral pH
  • Mild for a phosphate ester

Known concerns

  • PEG-ether — possible 1,4-dioxane traces
  • May mildly irritate compromised skin
  • Some sensitization potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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