Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals . Potential for ocular/dermal irritation at high concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating . Cold-processable (liquid at room temperature) .
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trilaureth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals . Potential for ocular/dermal irritation at high concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating . Cold-processable (liquid at room temperature) . The EU classifies Trilaureth-4 Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trilaureth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trilaureth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying, solubilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 31800-90-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trilaureth-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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