Laureth-7 Phosphate

INCI: LAURETH-7 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
39464-66-9 (generic laureth phosphate family)
Function
Anionic surfactant – emulsifying agent, cleansing; phosphate ester of laureth-7
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane residual contamination possible; free phosphoric acid release risk under pH shift conditions; limited ingredient-specific safety dossier requiring read-across data for CPSR compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laureth-7 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane residual contamination possible; free phosphoric acid release risk under pH shift conditions; limited ingredient-specific safety dossier requiring read-across data for CPSR compliance. The EU classifies Laureth-7 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Laureth-7 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Laureth-7 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Laureth-7 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Laureth-7 Phosphate functions as: Anionic surfactant – emulsifying agent, cleansing; phosphate ester of laureth-7. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39464-66-9 (generic laureth phosphate family).

What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-7 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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