Is Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate
INCI: ETHYLHEXETH-2 PHOSPHATE
Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate (CAS Mixture/polymeric — typically reported under generic ethoxylated phosphate ester CAS (not uniquely assigned)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant / emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Mixture/polymeric — typically reported under generic ethoxylated phosphate ester CAS (not uniquely assigned)
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Function
Surfactant / emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexeth-2 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant / emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture/polymeric — typically reported under generic ethoxylated phosphate ester CAS (not uniquely assigned).
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