Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane contamination is the primary concern - a byproduct of ethoxylation; must be stripped/purified during manufacturing; ethylene oxide residues should also be monitored; mild skin irritation potential at high concentrations. Anionic phosphate ester surfactant (differs from the cationic quaternary ammonium compounds in \#1-9); provides excellent cleansing with good foam characteristics; phosphate esters are generally more hydrotropic and less irritating than sulfate equivalents; compat...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-3 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane contamination is the primary concern - a byproduct of ethoxylation; must be stripped/purified during manufacturing; ethylene oxide residues should also be monitored; mild skin irritation potential at high concentrations. Anionic phosphate ester surfactant (differs from the cationic quaternary ammonium compounds in \#1-9); provides excellent cleansing with good foam characteristics; phosphate esters are generally more hydrotropic and less irritating than sulfate equivalents; compat... The EU classifies Laureth-3 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Laureth-3 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Laureth-3 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-3 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Laureth-3 Phosphate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39322-78-6 (phosphoric acid ester of laureth-3; note: Laureth-3 itself is CAS 68439-50-9).
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-3 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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