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TRILAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS 682-49-5
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A plasticizer and solvent with limited cosmetic application, raising concerns about potential reproductive toxicity and organophosphate exposure.

Trilauryl Phosphate (also known as tri-n-dodecyl phosphate) is an organophosphate ester primarily used as a plasticizer and solvent in industrial applications such as adhesives, plastics, and lubricants. It has minimal documented use in cosmetic formulations. Organophosphate esters have raised toxicological concerns due to their structural similarity to neurotoxic organophosphates, and the dodecyl (C12) chain version has been less studied than the more common tributyl or triphenyl phosphate variants.

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Structural alerts for organophosphate toxicity
  • Reproductive toxicity data insufficient but precautionary concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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