Is Dilaureth-4 Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate
INCI: DILAURETH-4 PHOSPHATE
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS Not individually assigned; structurally related to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS 31800-90-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; structurally related to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS 31800-90-5)
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR prohibition; CIR Expert Panel assessed alkyl phosphates as safe in current practices of use when formulated to be nonirritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dilaureth-4 Phosphate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dilaureth-4 Phosphate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dilaureth-4 Phosphate allowed in the EU?
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dilaureth-4 Phosphate do in cosmetics?
Dilaureth-4 Phosphate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; structurally related to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate (CAS 31800-90-5).
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