Triceteareth-4 Phosphate

INCI: TRICETEARETH-4 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
119415-05-3
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), Surfactant (emulsifying) — anionic O/W emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; FDA UNII: 69534Y66NO

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

PEG-based: monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation process

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triceteareth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

PEG-based: monitor for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation process The EU classifies Triceteareth-4 Phosphate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Triceteareth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Triceteareth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Triceteareth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Triceteareth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), Surfactant (emulsifying) — anionic O/W emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 119415-05-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triceteareth-4 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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