Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation; no dedicated CIR review; limited independent toxicological data; phosphate ester moiety may alter skin interaction versus other laneths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laneth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation; no dedicated CIR review; limited independent toxicological data; phosphate ester moiety may alter skin interaction versus other laneths. The EU classifies Laneth-4 Phosphate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Laneth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Laneth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laneth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Laneth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying agent; cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture; phosphate ester of PEG-4 lanolin alcohol ether).
What is the Margin of Safety for Laneth-4 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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