Is C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate
Also known as: POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-HYDRO-OMEGA-HYDROXY-, MONO-C12-16-ALKYL ETHERS, PHOSPHATES, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, mono-C12-16-alkyl ethers, phosphates
INCI: C12-16 PARETH-6 PHOSPHATE
C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate (CAS 246159-55-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier; Cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsifier; Cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually calculated
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate.
Known Synonyms
POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), ALPHA-HYDRO-OMEGA-HYDROXY-, MONO-C12-16-ALKYL ETHERS, PHOSPHATES
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-hydro-ω-hydroxy-, mono-C12-16-alkyl ethers, phosphates
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
C12-16 Pareth-6 Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier; Cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 246159-55-7.
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