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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Phosphate ester surfactant; low EO count (2) makes it more lipophilic, which may slightly increase irritation potential compared to higher-EO phosphate esters; 1,4-dioxane residual risk applies.. A phosphate ester of a low-ethoxylation C12-13 alcohol, giving anionic character with enhanced oil-phase affinity. Often used in combination with higher-EO phosphate esters (e.g., C12-13 Pareth-10 Phosphate) to achieve balanced emulsification across a range of HLB values.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Phosphate ester surfactant; low EO count (2) makes it more lipophilic, which may slightly increase irritation potential compared to higher-EO phosphate esters; 1,4-dioxane residual risk applies.. A phosphate ester of a low-ethoxylation C12-13 alcohol, giving anionic character with enhanced oil-phase affinity. Often used in combination with higher-EO phosphate esters (e.g., C12-13 Pareth-10 Phosphate) to achieve balanced emulsification across a range of HLB values. The EU classifies C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant - emulsifying, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated C12-13 alcohol phosphate ester family).
What is the Margin of Safety for C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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