Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate

INCI: SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE (UPDATED: SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-2 PHOSPHATE)

CAS Number
Not assigned a single public CAS (polymeric mixture)
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation process; low EO count means lower residual risk but still requires testing

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation process; low EO count means lower residual risk but still requires testing The EU classifies Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 Phosphate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a single public CAS (polymeric mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C12-13 Pareth-2 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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