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.
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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
Safety Rating
MODERATE
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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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isolaureth-4 Phosphate.
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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