Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as "very doubtful" (Muy Dudoso) by some rating systems . Phosphate ester surfactant — can be more irritating than carboxylate types. Low ethoxylation (2 EO) still carries some 1,4-dioxane risk but lower than high-EO variants. Monitor skin compatibility in sensitive formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Classified as "very doubtful" (Muy Dudoso) by some rating systems . Phosphate ester surfactant — can be more irritating than carboxylate types. Low ethoxylation (2 EO) still carries some 1,4-dioxane risk but lower than high-EO variants. Monitor skin compatibility in sensitive formulations. The EU classifies Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-2 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying), foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42612-52-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laureth-2 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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