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Emulsifier

C6-10 ALKETH-4 PHOSPHATE

CAS 70248-14-5 (generic)
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A short-chain alkyl phosphate surfactant/emulsifier. CIR considers the alkyl phosphate class safe when formulated to be non-irritating.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Emulsion stability
  • Surfactancy

Known concerns

  • Possible irritation at higher %
  • Ethoxylate-related dioxane caveat

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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C6-10 ALKETH-4 PHOSPHATE (FORMERLY C6-10 PARETH-4 PHOSPHATE)
Surfactant

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