Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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