TEA-Polyphosphate

INCI: TEA-POLYPHOSPHATE

CAS Number
68131-71-5 / 68308-31-6
Function
Emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed under TEA-containing ingredients โ€” safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk from TEA component; phosphate chelation may affect formula stability with certain metal-dependent preservative systems

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Polyphosphate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk from TEA component; phosphate chelation may affect formula stability with certain metal-dependent preservative systems The EU classifies TEA-Polyphosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Polyphosphate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Polyphosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Polyphosphate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Polyphosphate functions as: Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-71-5 / 68308-31-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Polyphosphate?

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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