Deceth-9 Phosphate

INCI: DECETH-9 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in authoritative registries
Function
Surfactant — cleansing (phosphate ester of Deceth-9; mild, low-foam cleanser)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation and possible residual phosphoric acid; limited dedicated toxicological data available; comedogenic rating 1/5.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deceth-9 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane residue from ethoxylation and possible residual phosphoric acid; limited dedicated toxicological data available; comedogenic rating 1/5. The EU classifies Deceth-9 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Deceth-9 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Deceth-9 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Deceth-9 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Deceth-9 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing (phosphate ester of Deceth-9; mild, low-foam cleanser). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in authoritative registries.

What is the Margin of Safety for Deceth-9 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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