Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate

INCI: SODIUM DIHYDROXYCETYL PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
94277-32-4
Function
Emulsifier (O/W), Surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant. Origin can be animal, synthetic, or plant โ€” verify source for vegan/COSMOS claims

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

None significant. Origin can be animal, synthetic, or plant โ€” verify source for vegan/COSMOS claims The EU classifies Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W), Surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94277-32-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Dihydroxycetyl 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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