Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
GHS classification includes H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) at concentrate level; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
GHS classification includes H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) at concentrate level; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance The EU classifies Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant (vesicle/liposome former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to Dicetyl Phosphate: CID 75143 (free acid); sodium salt CAS varies by supplier.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Dihexadecyl 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sodium Dihexadecyl Phosphate in your formulation.