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Emulsifier

DI-C12-15 PARETH-2 PHOSPHATE

58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A short-chain pareth phosphate ester used as an emulsifier. The very low EO content (2 mol) makes it more irritating than higher-EO siblings — best limited to rinse-off products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective emulsifier in surfactant blends
  • Phosphate buffer effect
  • Useful for wetting pigments

Known concerns

  • Low EO chain (2 mol) increases skin irritation potential
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible from ethoxylation
  • Should be limited to rinse-off products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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