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Surfactant

C12-13 PARETH-10 PHOSPHATE

CAS 68130-45-0
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A phosphate-ester surfactant from medium-EO C12-13 fatty alcohols — cleanses and emulsifies in face and body products. Generally well tolerated with the usual purity caveat for ethoxylated ingredients.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective mild anionic surfactant
  • Good emulsification of oils into water
  • Used in body and facial cleansers
  • Tolerant of hard water

Known concerns

  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation if unpurified
  • Mild defatting potential in leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related surfactants

Same plant / compound family

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