Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

INCI: TRILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
31800-90-5
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying, solubilizer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific standalone CIR monograph; UNII: M96W2OLL2V; not restricted

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Safety Data

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

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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) .

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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