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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated (4 mol EO) — 1,4-dioxane residual testing required; lower ethoxylation degree = lower risk but still requires verification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated (4 mol EO) — 1,4-dioxane residual testing required; lower ethoxylation degree = lower risk but still requires verification The EU classifies Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Ceteth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (emulsifying) — alkyl phosphate ester emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS widely published (ethoxylated cetyl alcohol phosphate ester, sodium salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ceteth-4 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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