Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Prohibited in EU due to 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation and limited standalone safety data; may require supporting justification in CPSR. Permitted in US based on structural analogy to Ceteareth-4 and phosphate ester chemistry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ceteareth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Prohibited in EU due to 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation and limited standalone safety data; may require supporting justification in CPSR. Permitted in US based on structural analogy to Ceteareth-4 and phosphate ester chemistry. The EU classifies Ceteareth-4 Phosphate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ceteareth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Ceteareth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ceteareth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Ceteareth-4 Phosphate functions as: Cleansing; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng (no dedicated CAS). Note: Triceteareth-4 Phosphate = 119415-05-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ceteareth-4 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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