TEA-Lauryl Phosphate

INCI: TEA-LAURYL PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
59146-94-0
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant-Cleansing, Surfactant-Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; not among the 31 TEA ingredients in the 2013 CIR report but covered by TEA class safety

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk with nitrosating agents; must maintain secondary amine impurity ≤0.5%; max nitrosamine content 50 µg/kg

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Lauryl Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk with nitrosating agents; must maintain secondary amine impurity ≤0.5%; max nitrosamine content 50 µg/kg The EU classifies TEA-Lauryl Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Lauryl Phosphate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Lauryl Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Lauryl Phosphate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Lauryl Phosphate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant-Cleansing, Surfactant-Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 59146-94-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Lauryl 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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