Is DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate
INCI: DEA-CETEARETH-2 PHOSPHATE
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate (CAS 162567-77-3 (Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated, phosphates, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium salts).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsifier in cosmetic oil-in-water systems; phosphate ester surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
162567-77-3 (Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated, phosphates, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium salts).
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Function
Emulsifier in cosmetic oil-in-water systems; phosphate ester surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No ingredient-specific prohibition; subject to general safety standard and CIR's overall position on DEA salts
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Ceteareth-2 Phosphate functions as: Emulsifier in cosmetic oil-in-water systems; phosphate ester surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 162567-77-3 (Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated, phosphates, bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ammonium salts)..
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