Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate

INCI: SODIUM OLETH-8 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
57486-09-6 / 68936-83-4 / 80145-09-1
Function
Surfactant—cleansing; surfactant—emulsifying; foaming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Same ethoxylation-related 1,4-dioxane concern as oleth-7 phosphate. Paula's Choice notes it is currently unrated due to limited independent safety data

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Same ethoxylation-related 1,4-dioxane concern as oleth-7 phosphate. Paula's Choice notes it is currently unrated due to limited independent safety data The EU classifies Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing; surfactant—emulsifying; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 57486-09-6 / 68936-83-4 / 80145-09-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oleth-8 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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