Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane impurity concern from ethoxylation; potential eye irritant at higher concentrations. Limited standalone toxicological data with safety inferred from PEG class assessment. Phosphate ester pH sensitivity requires controlled formulation pH.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-1 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane impurity concern from ethoxylation; potential eye irritant at higher concentrations. Limited standalone toxicological data with safety inferred from PEG class assessment. Phosphate ester pH sensitivity requires controlled formulation pH. The EU classifies Laureth-1 Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Laureth-1 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Laureth-1 Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-1 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Laureth-1 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (covered under generic phosphate ester CAS groupings); COSING REF No: 56870.
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-1 Phosphate?
adequate 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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