Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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