Is MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate
INCI: MEA-DICETEARYL PHOSPHATE
MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate (CAS 68399-57-5 (based on CosIng registry)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifying agent - used to form stable oil-in-water emulsions. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifying agent - used to form stable oil-in-water emulsions
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Dicetearyl Phosphate functions as: Emulsifying agent - used to form stable oil-in-water emulsions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68399-57-5 (based on CosIng registry).
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