Steareth-3 Phosphate

INCI: STEARETH-3 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
62362-49-6
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent; anionic emulsifier (phosphate ester of steareth-3)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in FDA substance registry (UNII: 1D81F0QZ3U); also FDA indirect food additive

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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 contamination risk from ethoxylation; phosphate moiety generally well-tolerated

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steareth-3 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation; phosphate moiety generally well-tolerated The EU classifies Steareth-3 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Steareth-3 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Steareth-3 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Steareth-3 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Steareth-3 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent; anionic emulsifier (phosphate ester of steareth-3). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62362-49-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Steareth-3 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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