C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate
INCI: C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE (NEW: C12-15 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylated backbone. Phosphate esterification adds anionic character - may increase irritation potential compared to the nonionic parent. Free phosphoric acid residues should be monitored. Anionic surfactant (phosphate ester head group). Provides good emulsification with acid-stability. The phosphate moiety can enhance compatibility with cationic conditioning agents in certain formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylated backbone. Phosphate esterification adds anionic character - may increase irritation potential compared to the nonionic parent. Free phosphoric acid residues should be monitored. Anionic surfactant (phosphate ester head group). Provides good emulsification with acid-stability. The phosphate moiety can enhance compatibility with cationic conditioning agents in certain formulations The EU classifies C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
C12-15 Pareth-2 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing; surfactant - emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS widely assigned (phosphate ester of 68131-39-5 base).
What is the Margin of Safety for C12-15 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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