Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate

INCI: SODIUM PEG-8 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Surfactant – Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for use in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurities from ethoxylation; same PEG class concerns apply

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide impurities from ethoxylation; same PEG class concerns apply The EU classifies Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Sodium PEG-8 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium PEG-8 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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