Is Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate
Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate (CAS 68891-73-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 23(Suppl. 1):59-111, 2004
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate.
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Octoxynol-12 Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68891-73-6.
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