Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane residuals and limited phosphate ester-specific toxicological data; safety primarily inferred by read-across from parent Deceth-4; acidic formulations may require pH buffering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deceth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane residuals and limited phosphate ester-specific toxicological data; safety primarily inferred by read-across from parent Deceth-4; acidic formulations may require pH buffering. The EU classifies Deceth-4 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Deceth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Deceth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Deceth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Deceth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52019-36-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Deceth-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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