Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Formulate to be nonirritating (CIR condition); ethoxylated — monitor 1,4-dioxane residuals; not readily biodegradable
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilaureth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Formulate to be nonirritating (CIR condition); ethoxylated — monitor 1,4-dioxane residuals; not readily biodegradable The EU classifies Dilaureth-4 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dilaureth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dilaureth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; structurally related to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS 31800-90-5).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dilaureth-4 Phosphate?
adequate 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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