TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate

INCI: TEA-C12-13 ALKYL PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (triethanolammonium salt of C12-13 alkyl phosphate esters)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; limited specific safety data — relies on read-across from TEA safety assessment and alkyl phosphate safety profiles

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Limited specific toxicological data — safety primarily by read-across; N-nitrosamine formation precaution; complex mixture of mono/di/tri phosphate esters

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Limited specific toxicological data — safety primarily by read-across; N-nitrosamine formation precaution; complex mixture of mono/di/tri phosphate esters The EU classifies TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate allowed in the EU?

TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate do in cosmetics?

TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (triethanolammonium salt of C12-13 alkyl phosphate esters).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C12-13 Alkyl 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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