Disodium Lauryl Phosphate

INCI: DISODIUM LAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed — verify with supplier (alkyl phosphate class)
Function
Surfactant — emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed alkyl phosphates as a class

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

pH-sensitive surfactant with hydrolysis risk at extreme pH; limited individual toxicity data available; safety based on CIR alkyl phosphate class review.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Lauryl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

pH-sensitive surfactant with hydrolysis risk at extreme pH; limited individual toxicity data available; safety based on CIR alkyl phosphate class review. The EU classifies Disodium Lauryl Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Lauryl Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Lauryl Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Lauryl Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Lauryl Phosphate functions as: Surfactant — emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — verify with supplier (alkyl phosphate class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Lauryl 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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