Is Isolaureth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-4 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isolaureth-4 Phosphate
INCI: ISOLAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE
Isolaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS Not widely published (proprietary/variable; no single universally cited CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying agent. The phosphate ester group adds anionic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published (proprietary/variable; no single universally cited CAS)
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying agent. The phosphate ester group adds anionic character, improving emulsification and cleansing performance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not specifically prohibited or restricted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isolaureth-4 Phosphate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isolaureth-4 Phosphate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isolaureth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Isolaureth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isolaureth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Isolaureth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent. The phosphate ester group adds anionic character, improving emulsification and cleansing performance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (proprietary/variable; no single universally cited CAS).
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