Is Ceteareth-10 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ceteareth-10 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ceteareth-10 Phosphate
INCI: CETEARETH-10 PHOSPHATE
Ceteareth-10 Phosphate (CAS Not uniquely assigned; base ceteareth: 68439-49-6 with phosphate esterification) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier; anionic phosphate head enables cationic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; base ceteareth: 68439-49-6 with phosphate esterification
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier; anionic phosphate head enables cationic compatibility
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; safety supported by CIR PEG ether and PEG assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ceteareth-10 Phosphate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Ceteareth-10 Phosphate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteareth-10 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Ceteareth-10 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteareth-10 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Ceteareth-10 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier; anionic phosphate head enables cationic compatibility. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; base ceteareth: 68439-49-6 with phosphate esterification.
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