PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate

INCI: PPG-5-CETETH-10 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
No single CAS — complex mixture of phosphoric acid esters of PPG-5/Ceteth-10 ether; COSING Ref: 78588
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed under Alkyl PEG/PPG Ethers group — safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains PEG/PPG moieties — monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals as trace contaminants from ethoxylation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Contains PEG/PPG moieties — monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals as trace contaminants from ethoxylation The EU classifies PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

PPG-5-Ceteth-10 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — complex mixture of phosphoric acid esters of PPG-5/Ceteth-10 ether; COSING Ref: 78588.

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-5-Ceteth-10 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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