Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated when formulated properly; as a surfactant, it can be irritating at high concentrations on its own, but is typically blended with milder co-surfactants to achieve good skin tolerance. Synthetic origin; phosphoric acid ester of isotridecyl alcohol (branched C13); functions as both a cleanser and an emulsifier, enabling stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isotridecyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated when formulated properly; as a surfactant, it can be irritating at high concentrations on its own, but is typically blended with milder co-surfactants to achieve good skin tolerance. Synthetic origin; phosphoric acid ester of isotridecyl alcohol (branched C13); functions as both a cleanser and an emulsifier, enabling stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil systems The EU classifies Isotridecyl Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isotridecyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Isotridecyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isotridecyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Isotridecyl Phosphate functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing; Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52933-07-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isotridecyl 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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