PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate

INCI: PEG-6 COCAMIDE PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not well-established in public databases
Function
Anionic surfactant, emulsifier, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA โ€” no pre-market approval required; no standalone CIR monograph available

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Limited independent safety data; CPSR assessor may require bridging data from PEG-6 Cocamide and phosphate ester class due to potential 1,4-dioxane and possible DEA traces.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent safety data; CPSR assessor may require bridging data from PEG-6 Cocamide and phosphate ester class due to potential 1,4-dioxane and possible DEA traces. The EU classifies PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate allowed in the EU?

PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate do in cosmetics?

PEG-6 Cocamide Phosphate functions as: Anionic surfactant, emulsifier, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-6 Cocamide 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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