C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate

INCI: C12-15 PARETH-8 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned — mono/di/tri ester mixtures exist (Di-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate and Tri-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate are separately listed in CosIng)
Function
Cleansing; Surfactant; Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually calculated; no published MoS

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; potential for ocular irritation at concentrations ≥10%; safety assessment relies on read-across due to absence of specific toxicological dossier.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals present; potential for ocular irritation at concentrations ≥10%; safety assessment relies on read-across due to absence of specific toxicological dossier. The EU classifies C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate functions as: Cleansing; Surfactant; Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned — mono/di/tri ester mixtures exist (Di-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate and Tri-C12-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate are separately listed in CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for C12-15 Pareth-8 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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