Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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